Anna Orso

Amid cleanup, Kensington sees steep rise in property values

An analysis shows that while the citywide increase was 3%, pockets near gentrifying areas had the biggest jumps.

A union fight inside DA Krasner’s office

More than 100 lower-level employees seek protections. Some say he’s betraying his reputation as a friend to labor.

Philly likes being a sanctuary, poll finds

Most said they support the city's immigrant-friendly status, despite Trump's threats.

Poll points to progress on Parker’s priorities

Philadelphians say they feel safe and see a cleaner city, though schools remain a major concern.

Could Parker be tested in 2027?

Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District.

Philly district won’t cut 340 jobs after all

Money from the city budget will go to preserving the classroom positions, the mayor and other officials said.

Why Parker’s rideshare tax plan went nowhere

As opposition grew, the mayor stood by her $1-per-ride proposal. It never even came to a vote in Council.

Council advances $7.1B budget, rejects key Parker tax proposals

The mayor had pushed for added levies on firms like Uber and Airbnb to help fund schools. Lawmakers had other ideas.

Despite $48M influx, job cuts still looming

Mayor Parker’s tax priorities falter

A proposal to increase the hotel tax would need approval in Harrisburg, where support is lacking.

Council taps the brakes on $200M for police HQ

The original deal on the building was for a long-term lease with a one-time purchase option.

Parker’s pitch for tech taxes drawing pushback

The mayor’s budget proposal includes levies on services from Airbnb to Uber. It faces a Council test this week.

How Rabb charted a progressive path to victory

In the 3rd Congressional District, one strategist said, the lawmaker from Northwest Philly “energized the base.”

A three-way race in 3rd Congressional District

State Rep. Chris Rabb, State Sen. Sharif Street, and physician Ala Stanford appear to be locked in a close contest.

Rivals fault Street’s tenure at party’s helm

The Philly lawmaker led Pennsylvania Democrats for three years. His 3rd District appoints point to electoral defeats.

Big money flooding into congressional race

The three candidates for the 3rd Congressional District have spent a combined $1.8 million, and super PACs have spent more than double.

Parker approves six out of seven ‘ICE Out’ bills

The mayor did not sign a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.

How the meaning of ‘genocide’ has reshaped Philly race for Congress

The race for Dwight Evans’ seat points to how divided Democrats are over criticism of Israel.

Congressional hopeful Ala Stanford drops from debate at last minute

The physician said her campaign couldn't agree with WHYY on its format for a talk with Chris Rabb and Sharif Street.

Public funding fueled Stanford’s nonprofit

An Inquirer review of public records related to the Black Doctors Consortium found deficient recordkeeping and incomplete tax returns.

N.Y.’s Ocasio-Cortez backs Rabb in Philly’s congressional race

The high-profile support indicates that national progressives are uniting behind the Northwest Philly lawmaker’s bid.

One more school taken off closure list

The school board is set to vote Thursday on the latest version of the facilities plan.

In money chase, Rabb is outpacing his rivals

The candidates for Congress in Philly’s 3rd District filed their first-quarter campaign finance reports.

Parker endorses Street, a ‘reliable partner’

State Sen. Sharif Street has completed his near-sweep of endorsements from the city’s Democratic establishment.

Philly’s U.S. House race enters final stretch

Sharif Street, Chris Rabb, and Ala Stanford have staked out their positions. The decisive factor, as ever, could be turnout.