Parker proposes rideshare tax to help Philly School District out of its budget deficit

The KYW Newsradio All Local for Monday, March 23, 2026 (evening edition): The price for a rideshare in Philly may be about to go up, and not just because of the high gas prices. Mayor Parker is proposing a buck per ride tax, with the extra money going to public schools. ... Meanwhile, a City Councilmember is proposing a plan that would keep three schools in her West Philadelphia district open. ... Micro bets on the next shot or pitch in a game could be banned under a new law moving through Trenton. ... A dog stolen from the backyard of a Mayfair home nearly 11-years-ago is reunited with his original owners thanks to an updated micro-chip.