Philadelphia City Council rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed rideshare tax and other levies, opting to redirect existing funds to support city schools.

As students and City Council members continue to challenge Philadelphia's school closure plan, a decision on a proposed rideshare tax that could generate millions for the district is fast approaching.

Philadelphia’s primary ballot was light Tuesday, aside from the high-stakes Democratic race in the 3rd Congressional District.

Chris Rabb, a progressive state representative from Mount Airy, won Tuesday’s Democratic primary in the 3rd Congressional District, likely cementing his place as the newest member of Philadelphia’s federal delegation.

Philadelphians weathered unseasonably hot temperatures to vote in Tuesday’s primary election, with residents of the 3rd Congressional District selecting a Democratic nominee who will almost certainly go to the Capitol in the new year.

Philadelphia voters, for the first time in years, will send someone new to the U.S. House of Representatives, and, in all likelihood, that person will be whoever emerges from Tuesday’s hotly contested Democratic primary.

Jeff Yass, Pennsylvania’s richest man and a Trump megadonor, is funding scholarships for students impacted by the School District of Philadelphia’s recently approved plan to close 17 schools.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner challenged Rep. Jim Jordan after congressional Republicans demanded information about the city’s immigration policies.

Philadelphia's City Council will hold hearings on creating an elected school board following backlash over the district’s school closure plan.

Philadelphia's Clean Air Council rallied outside City Hall on World Asthma Day, pushing to ban trash incineration and opposing federal rollbacks of air pollution standards.

Philadelphia’s Board of Education voted to close 17 schools and upgrade others, drawing backlash from City Council and community members.

After a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, advocates are urging lawmakers to reform second-degree murder sentencing laws affecting more than 1,000 inmates statewide.

Philadelphia’s school board delayed a vote on a plan that could close 17 schools, as City Council pushes for more review.

Philadelphia City Council approved ICE Out measures and tenant protections, expanding immigration safeguards and renters’ rights.

Philadelphia officials continue to clash over a plan to close 17 schools, as a push by City Council to delay a vote was rebuffed by President Reginald Streater.

Philadelphia City Council opposes a rideshare tax proposed by Cherelle Parker as a plan to close 17 schools moves forward.

Philadelphia’s school board will vote on a revised plan to close 17 schools and invest $3 billion in upgrades across the district.

Pennsylvania voters have until May 4 to register for the May 19 primary. Here’s how to sign up, request a mail ballot and where to vote.

PECO withdraws proposed rate hikes that would have raised bills by about $20 a month after intervention from Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Mayor Cherelle Parker says a proposed $1 rideshare tax could prevent school staff cuts in Philadelphia as City Council weighs the plan.