[VT Philadelphia PA] — March 12, 2025, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless, has expressed […]
Local Government
Philadelphia Mayor Parker Submits $6.7 Billion Budget for FY2026 Focusing on Safety, Housing and Cleanliness
[VT Philadelphia, PA] March 13, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker submitted her proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the City Council today, totaling $6.7 […]
Workers, Employers, and Labor Leaders Urge City Council to Support the POWER Act
[VT Philadelphia PA] — March 12, 2025, Yesterday, Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At-Large) hosted a briefing at City Hall to provide information on the Protect Our […]
Philadelphia Health Department Warns of Potential Measles Exposure, Urges Vaccination
[VT Philadelphia, PA] — March 12, 2025, The Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have issued a public notification regarding […]
Mayor Michelle Wu Delivers Opening Statement at Congressional Hearing Held by U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Chair Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee,My name is Michelle Wu. I am the daughter of immigrants, and since November of 2021, I have had […]
Mayor Parker Announces Major Investments in Philadelphia for America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026
[VT Philadelphia, Pa., March 5, 2025] – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced significant investments in the city’s preparations for the nation’s 250th anniversary […]
Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy Assumes Role as Pennsylvania’s 55th Adjutant General
[VT Fort Indiantown Gap, PA] February 26, 2025 – Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy was officially sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 55th adjutant general in a prestigious […]
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Celebrates Lunar New Year, Emphasizing Diversity and Progress
[VT Harrisburg, PA] February 26, 2025 – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro led a Lunar New Year celebration at the state capitol, highlighting the state’s commitment to […]
Over 40 U.S. Mayors File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration’s NIH Research Funding Cuts
[VT Boston, MA] February 20, 2025 – A coalition of over 40 U.S. mayors, cities, and counties has filed an amicus brief in federal district court […]
Governor Josh Shapiro (PA) was appointed to the Council of Governors by President Donald J. Trump
[VT Washington, D.C.] — On February 19, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro (PA) was appointed to the Council of Governors by President Donald J. Trump. This […]