An ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruiting
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker framed the proposal to keep funding level as a second down payment on her plan to improve public ...
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Parker’s ambitious plans; Philly health and census data; 3rd indie publisher | Morning roundup
Parker pushes to slash business taxes and spend on housing Philadelphia would cut business tax rates every year and begin ...
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Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
The campaign would receive $5 million in fiscal year 2026 and $30 million over next six years under new budget.
Philadelphia budget proposal full of real estate nuggets
Among the ideas are an $800 million loan to build and preserve 30,000 housing units and an elimination of a construction ...
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Nearly 400 vacant lots near corridors have been cleared thanks to city program
The Philadelphia Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program released its key achievements from its first year under ...
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Planning director discusses Roundhouse, Greyhound station, housing push
Lawrence touted Parker’s hiring of a new chief housing and urban development officer, Angela Brooks, to spearhead the 30,000-unit plan. She comes from Chicago, where she worked for an affordable ...