Topic: City Council

Bipartisan zoning reform bills that could open up the state to in-law apartments and rooming houses could leave our city out. That would be a mistake

The Center City legislator’s proposed bill would block more than 90 percent of city building projects, just as Mayor Parker says to build, build, build

The controversy over a new restaurant planned for Fishtown is another instance of the City making it harder for small businesses to operate. Councilmember Squilla, are you listening?

Homeowners aren’t the only ones who need affordable housing that’s fair for its occupants. A tenants rights advocate asks City Council to crack down on negligent landlords

Undisclosed in rental leases, add-on costs threaten to upend affordable housing. Seattle and other cities have begun to put a stop to the practice

The City law requiring elected officials to quit before running for another office makes elections less competitive. Council’s new proposal won’t fix it — without a change

More residents, more workers, more tourists, according to a local housing advocate

Corporate investors are scooping up one in four homes for sale in Philadelphia, locking out individual bidders. Can ordinary citizens still afford to own a piece of their own city?

A clean air advocate urges support for Councilperson Jamie Gauthier’s efforts to stop Philly from burning trash

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s signature program, H.O.M.E., will build far fewer dwellings than she once promised. Will it solve the problems that need solving?