Outrage in Philadelphia as New Soda Tax Doubles Drink Prices
That won't stop other cities and states from trying to duplicate the dubious policy.
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Hillary Clinton Campaign Concerned About Philly Transit Strike Affecting Election
Contract expired yesterday, union voted weeks ago to authorize strike.
Uber, Lyft Will Continue Operating in Philadelphia, Defying Judge's Order (Updated: Judge's Order Overturned!)
Ride-sharing services weren't defendants in lawsuit brought by taxi driver union, but got slapped with a cease-and-desist order anyway.
Philly Can't Turn Entire Airport Into Emotional Safe Space, Say Judges In NAACP-Ad Case
The NAACP just won a years-long First-Amendment fight with the city of Philadelphia.
Philly Chinese Restaurants Looking to Get Late Night Curfew Lifted
2005 ordinance led to creation of the Chinese restaurant association.
Unauthorized Fun in a Dumpster Pool Perturbs Philadelphia Bureaucrats
"We're not screwing around, Philly," the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections warns.
"I Smoke Weed and I'm a Good Person!" DNC Cannabis Pride March Concludes with Smoke Session at Delegates' Entrance
Cannabis marchers thank Philadelphia police for their professionalism, then proudly smoke marijuana at DNC gates.
The System Really Is Rigged: City Officials Bend Booze, Ridesharing Rules During DNC, RNC
City-goers can enjoy 4 a.m. last-calls and Uber-X-a-plenty this week in Philly. So why not always?
Philadelphia's DNC Protests Expect to be Bigger, Angrier than Cleveland's RNC Protests
Cleveland's protesters were confined to "protest zones" miles away, Philadelphia will have fewer restrictions and more disenfranchised demonstrators.
Philadelphia's Soda Tax Is a Bad Idea Other Cities Will Copy
Despite promises from activists and lawmakers, it won't help low-income consumers.
Philadelphia's New Soda Tax Has Nothing to Do With Obesity
The city council rejected regressive paternalism in favor of a simple money grab.
Philadelphia's Soda Tax Is About Raising Revenue, Not Public Health
Mayor Jim Kenney freely admits it's a way for the city to make money.
Are Facts Turning the Tide Against Soda Taxes?
New data out of Mexico pour cold water over heated rhetoric.
A Soda Tax As Found Money
Hillary Clinton joins Philadelphia's mayor in playing down the levy's paternalistic purpose.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Hillary Clinton for Supporting Soda Taxes
Nanny tendencies overcome promise not to raise taxes on the less wealthy.
Philadelphia Could Make Musicians Register With the Police
New bill calls for performers to hand over personal information; cops could revoke venues' performance licenses.
London Chefs Trade Curry for Cabs, San Francisco Drivers Go Bankrupt, a Medallion Owner Sues, and More Tales From the Global Uber Wars
The great taxi industry upheaval.
Gunman Tries to Kill Cop in West Philly 'in the Name of Islam,' Mayor Calls for More Federal Gun Control
Gun used was a stolen police firearm.
Philadelphia Shuts Down City for Pope, Blames Media for Poor Turnout
A large part of the downtown district was shut down but City Hall think it's the media's fault that that kept pilgrims, other tourists, and even locals away.
Longtime Philly Rep. Chaka Fattah Indicted for Public Corruption
Fattah and others allegedly connected to five different corruption schemes.
20+ Philly Cops Caught on Video Beating Up Suspect, Calling Him 'Piece of Shit'—Charge Him With Assault Afterwards
Also charged with drug possession
Presumptive Next Mayor of Philly Suggests Expanding Authority of Meter Maids onto Sidewalks
To write tickets for littering and other sidewalk "crimes"
I Voted for Milton Street for Philadelphia Mayor Today
Philly Democrats essentially voting for the next mayor today
The Trouble with Police-Community Relations: Sunday in West Philly Edition
Campus cops have trouble taking a complaint.
Cops Forget Not Guilty Doesn't Mean Innocent, When It's One of Their Own
Cops accused of wide array of misconduct found not guilty, jurors said evidence was lacking
MOVE Bombing Barely Significant in Philadelphia Politics Thirty Years Later
Judge who signed warrants leading to bombing now running for mayor without a worry about her history.
Philly Aims to Disabuse Young Photographer of 'High-Minded Ideas' About Having Constitutional Rights
ACLU says Philadelphia police routinely harass and arrest people like Coulter Loeb for photographing them.
Four Months Into Philly Marijuana Decriminalization, Cops Still Writing Citations, Making Arrests
Decriminalization hasn't destroyed the city of Philadelphia, but only drug warriors would be surprised.
Philly Cops Charged in Brutality Incident After Victim's Girlfriend Did Some Investigating of Her Own to Get Authorities Started
A year and a half after the incident, the two cops were charged and suspended with intent to dismiss.
Philadelphia Seizes at Least 5 UberX Cars After Uber Launch
Parking authority insists Uber's an illegal taxi service
Some Thoughts on Ferguson, Newark, State Violence, Insurrections, and Democracy
Whither the Republic?
Philly School Reform Group Fights Seniority-Based Staffing Rules
Philadelphia students, teachers, and parents deserve better than seniority-based staffing delivers.
