The Philadelphia Hall Monitor

05/10/2026

Will Mayor Cherelle Parker's HOME initiative make housing more affordable, or just lead to more gentrification in Kensington?

05/08/2026

So, what's the plan for the millions Philly invested in Mayor Parker's HOME Initiative? We don't know yet. Department staff lacked answers for City Council members during their budget hearing last week.

05/06/2026

It's official: the Philly school board will close 17 schools, despite public opposition. Our education reporter, Lisa Haver, was at the tense school board meeting and brings us all the details in this week's Hall Monitor livestream.

05/04/2026

About that rideshare tax. The Philly school district and the mayor pressured city council to pass the tax or 340 people will get fired. Were they were bluffing?

05/03/2026

Why do poor neighborhoods lose their bus routes first?

05/02/2026

Hiring Bilingual Interpreters For Philly Voting Stations.

Voting Commissioner Omar Sabir says the commission is hiring bilingual interpreters to work at Philly polling stations to ensure language is not a barrier at the ballot box.

05/02/2026

What's on the ballot in Philly's upcoming election.

Voting Commissioner Omar Sabir urges all Philadelphians to vote this election. Philadelphia City Commissioners

05/02/2026

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Philly's upcoming election.

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

"20,000 people are going to have to wait longer for their buses so that PIDC gets a direct line to the Navy Yard."

04/29/2026

Is SEPTA cutting your bus service?