City Council Approves FY25 Budget- Early Thursday morning, Philadelphia City Council advanced Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed $6.37 billion FY25 Budget. The budget prioritizes public safety and quality-of-life improvement...more
Philadelphia’s political landscape has shifted to embrace law enforcement, with Mayor Cherelle Parker rejecting progressive drug policies, supporting low-level crime arrests, and unveiling a plan to combat the open-air drug...more
DETROIT — Newlab Startups Ignite Detroit's Tech Renaissance-
One year in, the members-only shared workspace, research lab, and venture platform in the former Book Depository building next to Michigan Central Station is...more
4/26/2024
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The 100th Mayor’s First 100 Days-
In her first 100 days, Mayor Cherelle Parker has tackled issues including boosting public safety, stabilizing Kensington, combating the city's “Filthadelphia” reputation, creating more...more
Mayor Parker Signs Public Safety, Quality-of-Life Bills into Law-
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed several bills into law yesterday, including a curfew for select Kensington businesses, a license plate flipping device ban, and...more
Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) are clearing encampments of individuals experiencing homelessness from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and connecting those in need with...more
3/22/2024
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On Thursday, March 14, Mayor Cherelle Parker delivered her first annual Budget Address to City Council, where she unveiled her $6.29 billion FY25 Budget proposal — an approximately $1 million increase over the FY24 budget...more
A Preview of Mayor Parker’s First Budget Proposal Mayor Cherelle Parker will present her first budget plan next week, which is expected to focus largely on her campaign promises to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner, and...more
Councilmember Lozada Advocates for Stronger Law Enforcement in Kensington-
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (District 7) is advocating for Philadelphia police to more aggressively enforce drug laws in Kensington — a neighborhood...more
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CHICAGO — TechChicago Week Looks to Bring Entirety of City’s Tech Ecosystem Together-
An event highlighting Chicago’s tech scene will bring thousands together in the city next week. TechChicago...more
7/13/2023
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DETROIT — Detroit Program Teaches Residents Tech Fundamentals, How to Find High-Paying Jobs-
Durfee Innovation Society, the Detroit chapter of the national nonprofit NPower, gives participants the ability to create a...more
7/3/2023
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City Council Hears Testimony From School District Leadership on FY24 Budget-
On Tuesday, City Council heard testimony from School District of Philadelphia officials regarding the city’s proposed FY24 budget...more
Tuesday Budget Hearings Feature Discussion of Teen Programs, Police Recruitment to Prepare for Summer-
In light of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis and the recent high-profile disorderly gathering of hundreds of...more
Budget Hearings Continue with Focus on Trash Collection, Illegal Dumping, Crime-
Budget hearings continued this week, with officials from the Streets Department addressing ways to combat illegal dumping and continue to...more
City Council Set to Undergo Once-in-a-Generation Transformation-
With six members of City Council resigning to run for mayor, as well as council president’s upcoming retirement, City Council will continue to change...more
On March, Mayor Kenney presented his final budget proposal to City Council. Throughout his address, he stated that he would like to prioritize short- and medium-term violence prevention and quality-of-life initiatives. The...more
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Gym Introduces Bill Mandating Employers Provide Transit Commuter Benefit Program Councilmember Helen Gym introduced a bill last week that would require businesses with 50 or more employees to establish a...more
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City Moves to Extend PICA Oversight Until 2047-
Philadelphia elected officials are pushing to extend oversight of the city’s budget by the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) to at least...more
On June 17th, Philadelphia City Council approved amendments to the budget that Mayor Kenney initially presented in April. City Council is adding $89 million in additional spending, and significant changes to the budget...more
6/18/2021
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Budget Negotiations Between Mayor Kenney and City Council Continue -
City Council and Mayor Kenney are still working towards reaching a consensus around tax policy and key city investments. Changes to the wage...more
On Monday, budget season officially began as City Council asked questions of the Kenney administration. Gun violence, racial equity, proposed tax reductions, and economic recovery were the main topics councilmembers raised...more
Last week, Mayor Kenney formally introduced his budget to City Council. His proposed budget includes: Public Strategies provides more detailed analysis of the budget proposal here. ...more
4/23/2021
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On April 15, Mayor Kenney presented his budget proposal to City Council. Mayor Kenney largely used the $1.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan to fill in revenue shortfalls. Throughout his address, he stated that he would...more
4/22/2021
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