CHICAGO — Uber, Lyft Drivers Join Valentine’s Day Strike with Thousands Across Country-
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers gathered at O’Hare Airport’s rideshare waiting lot on Valentine’s Day to kick off a strike that was...more
2/29/2024
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City Council Considers Prohibiting Certain Establishments from Offering Skill Games-
Philadelphia City Council is considering prohibiting certain businesses — particularly convenience stores and corner shops — from hosting...more
Parker Administration Splits Licenses, Inspections; Considers Bringing City Workers Back into the Office-
Following the Parker Administration’s decision to split the Streets and Sanitation Department, the mayor also...more
BOSTON — City Leading AI Industry-
Boston-area companies are leading in the development of new artificial intelligence (AI) and managing data for AI use. A new report estimates that Boston’s expertise in tech and health...more
2/16/2024
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What Governor Shapiro’s $48.34B FY25 State Budget Means for Philadelphia-
This week, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a $48.34 billion state budget, which Mayor Parker has endorsed for its potential to address Philadelphia’s...more
Council to Consider Bill Trio Aimed at Protecting Renters, Homeowners-
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (District 3) introduced a legislative package that, if passed, would freeze property taxes for eligible residents,...more
CHICAGO — Chicago Rideshare Drivers Looking for Safety Solutions- Chicago Gig Alliance organizer Lori Simmons is leading the charge in demanding city officials take action in response to a rash of recent rideshare driver...more
2/1/2024
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The first meeting of 2024 back at City Hall — also the first with new City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (District 2) at the dais — saw the introduction of several new bills, including proposed regulations on...more
CHICAGO — After Latest Shooting, Rideshare Drivers Protest Outside Midway Airport for Change-
Several rideshare drivers protested outside Midway Airport last Friday for better safety and stable pay. The Chicago Police...more
Mayor Parker Welcomes President Biden During MLK Day Visit-
Mayor Cherelle Parker discussed federal assistance for public safety, affordable housing, and the opioid crisis with President Joe Biden during his third visit to...more
Mayor Parker Plans to Address Kensington Open-Air Drug Market, Improve Philadelphia’s Education System Mayor Cherelle Parker has long emphasized her goal of permanently ending the open-air drug market in Kensington, an...more
On Tuesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker was sworn in as the city’s first-ever female executive. During the historic ceremony at the Met Philadelphia on North Broad Street, Mayor Parker referenced her 100-Day Action Plan, which...more
BALTIMORE — Mayor Scott, BDE Introduce Free Public Wi-Fi Network -
In December, Mayor Brandon Scott and the City’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) launched FreeBmoreWiFi, a citywide free public Wi-Fi network....more
1/4/2024
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This week, Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced the appointment of Chief of Staff Tiffany Thurman, Chief Deputy Mayor of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Aren Platt, and Chief Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs,...more
During their last meeting of the 2023 session — and the final meeting of Council President Darrell Clarke’s tenure — City Council approved dozens of bills and resolutions, including the midyear budget transfer, an end to...more
BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech- entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a...more
12/14/2023
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Philadelphia Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Managing Director Joe Hill and Government Affairs Associate Brianna Westbrooks have been appointed to the Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s transition team. Joe will...more
City Council Passes Ski Mask Ban-
Today, Philadelphia City Council passed a ban on the wearing of ski masks in certain public spaces in an attempt to improve public safety by a 13-2 vote. The Council is also in the midst of...more
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DETROIT — Electric Delivery Startup BrightDrop Becomes Part of GM- BrightDrop, a General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle startup formed in 2021, will no longer operate as a subsidiary and...more
11/30/2023
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CHICAGO — Harris School Introduces New Technology, Society Initiative- The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is introducing the Harris Technology and Society Initiative, a two-pronged strategy that...more
11/20/2023
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City Council Passes New Zoning Overlay to Restrict Height Limits in North Philadelphia-
On Thursday, City Council President Darrell Clarke moved to restrict building height limits in Brewerytown and Sharswood. One of...more
Cherelle Parker Elected Philadelphia’s 100th, First Woman Mayor -
Former state Representative and District 9 Councilmember Cherelle Parker made history on Tuesday becoming Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — the first woman ever to...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
Gig Economy & Technology-
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Selected as Federal Tech Hub for AI, Biotechnology The Baltimore region has been awarded a federal designation as a national tech hub, which could generate hundreds of...more
11/3/2023
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Last week, legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council that, if passed, would secure Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) legal protection from the city for their involvement in zoning matters. The bill was...more