Municipal legislature
Appears in 4 stories · Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Must pass ordinances defining 'small' and 'local' businesses and setting bid preferences
Philadelphia voters approved two Home Rule Charter amendments on Nov. 3, according to unofficial results. One lets the city favor small and local businesses in contracts; the other makes Creative Philadelphia a permanent office.
Updated 3 days ago
Passed 2024 ban; pushed state action.
Tariq Khan's 7-Eleven on Snyder Avenue lost its skill-games machine on Oct. 16. He says foot traffic and snack sales fell with it, and he may pay some employees from his own pocket this month.
Updated Nov 2
Declared rat infestations an urgent public health emergency
Philadelphia named its first rat abatement manager on Oct. 28. Adrian Jordan, who spent more than 20 years in the city's health department, now coordinates six city agencies working on the problem.
Passed the Safe Healthy Homes Act in April 2026
Philadelphia's Safe Healthy Homes Act has been in effect for a week. Landlords now need a written, legally defined reason before ending or not renewing any residential lease, a rule that previously reached only month-to-month and sub-year tenancies.
Updated Oct 31
No stories match your search
Try a different keyword
How would you like to describe your experience with the app today?
