Philadelphia Drops to Seventh as Most Populated Metro Regions

Philadelphia is currently the seventh most crowded metro region in the nation because of a moderate yearly development rate contrasted with quicker moving urban areas. The New York metro area is the most crowded in the country, trailed by LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington, and Philly.

Philly's Mayor Kenney Wants Tax on Sugary Drinks to Fund Universal Pre-K

PHILADELPHIA March 1, 2015 (AP) — Philadelphia’s mayor wants to tax sugary drinks to help fund his universal pre-K plan, among other initiatives.

Philadelphia Mayor Kenney Delivers Inaugural Address

PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim F. Kenney was sworn in as the 99th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia in a morning ceremony at the Academy of Music. Mayor Jim Kenney delivered his Inaugural Address during the ceremony; text of the speech as prepared follows. Please check against delivery.

Philly's Cab Drivers Threaten Boycott Democratic National Convention

(Philadelphia, March 23, 2016) - Uber Black Car drivers and Taxi's in Philadelphia are undermining to deny assistance to Democratic National Convention participants this July unless the gathering takes action against ride-hailing applications, for example, UberX and Lyft.

HOP Awards Launched in Philadelphia to Celebrate Good Deeds in the Local Community

The HEROES OF PHILADELPHIA AWARDS  a/k/a THE HOPS were launched last year in Philly. The awards are about recognizing the local men, women and young people whose good deeds and hearts of gold make Philadelphia the wonderful city that it is

Merger of Thomas Jefferson & Philadelphia Universities

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia medical school is merging with a liberal arts university known for its design programs in a move officials say will help them improve course offerings.