Mayor Parker proposes nearly $7 billion budget, wants to end street homelessness, focus on economic mobility

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, March 13, 2026 (midday edition): Students, teachers and lawmakers blasted the Philadelphia School District's plan to close 18 schools during a five-hour town hall meeting Thursday night. ... A Philadelphia judge has been suspended without pay following accusations that he attacked two family members earlier this week. ... Philadelphia City Council gave a generally positive reception to Mayor Cherelle Parker's $7 billion budget proposal, which includes new taxes and fees on deliveries and Uber and Lyft rides.