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No Kings protests planned throughout Philly region this weekend

The protests are expected to bring road closures and traffic delays.

Politics

The third round of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/10/16/no-kings-protest-philly-pennsylvania-trump-october" data-vars-content-id="8e8de9e0-267f-4b6b-8f7a-f91f73a8ff73" data-vars-headline="No Kings protests planned throughout Philly region this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/10/16/no-kings-protest-philly-pennsylvania-trump-october" target="_self">No Kings</a> rallies is set for Philadelphia&#x27;s Center City and other spots across the region this weekend. Why it matters: The potentially large-scale protests will prompt daylong road closures and traffic delays on Saturday.

Uber escalates fight over Philadelphia's proposed rideshare tax

The fight is shaping up as Soda Tax 2.0, echoing the battle the beverage industry waged against former Mayor Kenney.

News

Uber is launching an aggressive campaign to defeat Mayor Cherelle Parker&#x27;s proposed rideshare tax — tapping a high-powered Philadelphia lobbying firm and warning riders how the fee will hit their wallets.Why it matters: The fight is shaping up as Soda Tax 2.0, reminiscent of the bruising battle the beverage industry waged against former Mayor Jim Kenney&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="signature initiative" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/01/12/philadelphia-mayor-jim-kenney-legacy-moments" data-vars-content-id="f0ab01d1-070f-442f-a838-54463132480c" data-vars-headline="Uber escalates fight over Philadelphia&#x27;s proposed rideshare tax" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/01/12/philadelphia-mayor-jim-kenney-legacy-moments" target="_self">signature initiative</a> to fund universal pre-kindergarten, plus renovations to parks and recreation centers.

Phillies trade Harry Kalas' name for energy drink sponsor — fans cry foul

The move landed like a 103-mph fastball to the ribs.

Sports

The Phillies have found themselves in a pickle before the season starts over their decision to remove legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas&#x27; name from an upper-deck concessions bar as part of a naming rights deal with Ghost Energy.Why it matters: To fans, the move landed like a 103-mph fastball to the ribs — and it&#x27;s coming from their own team.

Philly weekender: Cherry blossoms and Oddities Expo

Fill out your social calendar with these can't-miss events in the Philadelphia region.

Things to Do

🎉 Celebrate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Philly Flag Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVGOElDIOA/" data-vars-content-id="9746e2f2-2588-467d-b1bf-b7f68a022678" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Cherry blossoms and Oddities Expo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVGOElDIOA/" target="_blank">Philly Flag Day</a> today from noon-1pm. The annual event, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="marking what&#x27;s likely the first official city flag in the U.S." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/01/20/city-flag-redesign" data-vars-content-id="9746e2f2-2588-467d-b1bf-b7f68a022678" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Cherry blossoms and Oddities Expo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/01/20/city-flag-redesign" target="_self">marking what&#x27;s likely the first official city flag in the U.S.</a>, is set for the north apron of City Hall, where you&#x27;ll find music, giveaways and award ceremony. 🌸 It&#x27;s cherry blossom time! Philly&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cherry Blossom Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cbf-2026/" data-vars-content-id="9746e2f2-2588-467d-b1bf-b7f68a022678" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Cherry blossoms and Oddities Expo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cbf-2026/" target="_blank">Cherry Blossom Festival</a> is Saturday and Sunday at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fairmount Park Horticulture Center" data-vars-click-url="https://myphillypark.org/explore/parks/fairmount-park-horticulture-center/" data-vars-content-id="9746e2f2-2588-467d-b1bf-b7f68a022678" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Cherry blossoms and Oddities Expo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://myphillypark.org/explore/parks/fairmount-park-horticulture-center/" target="_blank">Fairmount Park Horticulture Center</a>. <ul><li>Count on vendor fair, food court, tea ceremony, face painting, calligraphy station, a scavenger hunt and other activities. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cbf-2026/" data-vars-content-id="9746e2f2-2588-467d-b1bf-b7f68a022678" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Cherry blossoms and Oddities Expo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://japanphilly.org/programs/festivals/cbf-2026/" target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $5-$20; kids under 12 are free. </li></ul>

Mayor Parker ups her rideshare tax proposal to $1 per trip

Big rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are likely to fight back hard on the threat of a second tax on their businesses.

Business

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is upping her proposal for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new rideshare tax" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/12/city-budget-cherelle-parker-business-taxes-ride-shares" data-vars-content-id="5c179f0d-4d9e-4e46-977c-549147190ad2" data-vars-headline="Mayor Parker ups her rideshare tax proposal to $1 per trip" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/12/city-budget-cherelle-parker-business-taxes-ride-shares" target="_self">new rideshare tax</a> to help close the school district&#x27;s massive budget gap.Why it matters: Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are likely to fight back hard against the threat of a second tax on their businesses. (Think: The battle over Philly&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="soda tax" data-vars-click-url="https://whyy.org/articles/lobbying-war-over-philly-soda-tax-still-waged-by-the-millions/" data-vars-content-id="5c179f0d-4d9e-4e46-977c-549147190ad2" data-vars-headline="Mayor Parker ups her rideshare tax proposal to $1 per trip" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://whyy.org/articles/lobbying-war-over-philly-soda-tax-still-waged-by-the-millions/" target="_blank">soda tax</a> a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decade ago" data-vars-click-url="https://whyy.org/articles/5-4-million-ads-devoted-philly-soda-tax-battle-year/" data-vars-content-id="5c179f0d-4d9e-4e46-977c-549147190ad2" data-vars-headline="Mayor Parker ups her rideshare tax proposal to $1 per trip" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://whyy.org/articles/5-4-million-ads-devoted-philly-soda-tax-battle-year/" target="_blank">decade ago</a>.)<ul><li>Plus: The new fee could make rides cost more within Philly proper.</li></ul>

ICE agents expected to arrive at Philadelphia airport

Several security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport remained closed due to staffing shortages on Monday morning.

Travel

President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="814e534f-25fa-4a2d-8819-f34f67b7c10d" data-vars-headline="ICE agents expected to arrive at Philadelphia airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> says he&#x27;s sending <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE agents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/dhs-government-shutdown-ice-funding" data-vars-content-id="814e534f-25fa-4a2d-8819-f34f67b7c10d" data-vars-headline="ICE agents expected to arrive at Philadelphia airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/13/dhs-government-shutdown-ice-funding" target="_self">ICE agents</a> to several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. airports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="814e534f-25fa-4a2d-8819-f34f67b7c10d" data-vars-headline="ICE agents expected to arrive at Philadelphia airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" target="_self">U.S. airports</a> Monday to assist <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TSA officers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/21/musk-trump-tsa-ice-airports" data-vars-content-id="814e534f-25fa-4a2d-8819-f34f67b7c10d" data-vars-headline="ICE agents expected to arrive at Philadelphia airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/21/musk-trump-tsa-ice-airports" target="_self">TSA officers</a>. Philly is reportedly among those airports.Why it matters: Philadelphia International Airport has closed several security checkpoints amid a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, during which TSA agents have gone more than five weeks without pay.

Parker's big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares

The mayor's third spending plan signals Parker isn't slowing down as she hikes spending by approximately 2% over last year.

Mayor Cherelle Parker&#x27;s roughly $7 billion budget blueprint targets Philadelphia&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homelessness epidemic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/12/16/homelessness-on-the-rise" data-vars-content-id="1149a5eb-5bc6-48ea-96ef-d75e5dfc6a78" data-vars-headline="Parker&#x27;s big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/12/16/homelessness-on-the-rise" target="_self">homelessness epidemic</a> as a top priority while eyeing new fees on the gig economy.Why it matters: The mayor&#x27;s third spending plan signals Parker isn&#x27;t slowing down as she hikes spending by approximately 1.8% <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="over last year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/03/13/philly-budget-cherelle-parker-housing-tax-cuts" data-vars-content-id="1149a5eb-5bc6-48ea-96ef-d75e5dfc6a78" data-vars-headline="Parker&#x27;s big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/03/13/philly-budget-cherelle-parker-housing-tax-cuts" target="_self">over last year</a> and digs in on improving <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="quality-of-life issues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/05/31/philadelphia-block-cleanup-schedule" data-vars-content-id="1149a5eb-5bc6-48ea-96ef-d75e5dfc6a78" data-vars-headline="Parker&#x27;s big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/05/31/philadelphia-block-cleanup-schedule" target="_self">quality-of-life issues</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public safety" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/04/12/philadelphia-mayor-cherelle-parker-public-safety-plan-kensington" data-vars-content-id="1149a5eb-5bc6-48ea-96ef-d75e5dfc6a78" data-vars-headline="Parker&#x27;s big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/04/12/philadelphia-mayor-cherelle-parker-public-safety-plan-kensington" target="_self">public safety</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/06/27/year-round-school-does-not-spell-huge-changes-for-parents-and-teachers/" data-vars-content-id="1149a5eb-5bc6-48ea-96ef-d75e5dfc6a78" data-vars-headline="Parker&#x27;s big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/06/27/year-round-school-does-not-spell-huge-changes-for-parents-and-teachers/" target="_blank">schools</a>.

Poll results: Bring the DNC back to Philly in 2028

Voters also want to see the city invest in infrastructure improvements

Axios Philadelphia readers would lay out the welcome mat for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Democratic National Convention" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/06/democratic-national-convention-dnc-whats-at-stake-host-cities" data-vars-content-id="4795c2ce-f756-4498-abb7-b81764f5f518" data-vars-headline="Poll results: Bring the DNC back to Philly in 2028" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/06/democratic-national-convention-dnc-whats-at-stake-host-cities" target="_self">Democratic National Convention</a> in 2028.By the numbers: 87% of the roughly 70 votes cast in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="our online poll" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/06/democratic-national-convention-dnc-whats-at-stake-host-cities" data-vars-content-id="4795c2ce-f756-4498-abb7-b81764f5f518" data-vars-headline="Poll results: Bring the DNC back to Philly in 2028" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/06/democratic-national-convention-dnc-whats-at-stake-host-cities" target="_self">our online poll</a> were on board with the Democratic Party holding its presidential nominating convention here in two years.

What's at stake for Philadelphia's DNC bid

Holding the convention would bring an economic windfall for Philly's tourism industry.

Philadelphia could cement its place as the epicenter of the Democratic Party by landing its presidential nominating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="convention" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/democratic-national-convention-dnc-2028-atlanta-boston-chicago-denver-philadelphia" data-vars-content-id="1be6ee14-28ac-4aac-8ccb-9bf6afaac2aa" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s at stake for Philadelphia&#x27;s DNC bid" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/democratic-national-convention-dnc-2028-atlanta-boston-chicago-denver-philadelphia" target="_self">convention</a> in 2028.Why it matters: Hosting the convention would put a national spotlight on Philly and provide an economic windfall for the city&#x27;s tourism industry — but also could prompt protests, congestion and increased security.

School closure plan collides with Philadelphia legislators

Growing opposition among City Council will likely bring changes or delays to the district's $2.8 billion blueprint.

Education

The Philly school district&#x27;s controversial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plan to close and modernize its buildings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/01/23/close-schools-facility-plan-buildings" data-vars-content-id="a8909b87-f652-4e45-b7cd-9d8ebf4f3999" data-vars-headline="School closure plan collides with Philadelphia legislators" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/01/23/close-schools-facility-plan-buildings" target="_self">plan to close and modernize its buildings</a> is up against its biggest obstacle yet: city politics.Why it matters: Growing opposition among City Council could bring delays and changes to the district&#x27;s $2.8 billion blueprint.

Philly hiring a consultant to support anti-violence nonprofits amid scrutiny

The $500,000 contract will go to a firm that will help groups become more sustainable.

Mayor Cherelle Parker&#x27;s administration is hiring a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="consultant" data-vars-click-url="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xKfqsz-lDTmXRpHczcaRRMCyU-dbLxlk/view" data-vars-content-id="30698113-a821-4123-a264-f45179875ad5" data-vars-headline="Philly hiring a consultant to support anti-violence nonprofits amid scrutiny" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xKfqsz-lDTmXRpHczcaRRMCyU-dbLxlk/view" target="_blank">consultant</a> to help city-funded grassroots anti-violence groups improve their operations amid questions about oversight and mismanagement.<ul><li>But at least one local nonprofit leader is calling the move performative, and a tall order for the firm that lands the job.</li></ul>Why it matters: Since 2021, Philadelphia has poured more than $60 million into anti-violence programs — though some groups have faced <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="questions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-controller-gun-violence-grants-problems-waste-20240403.html" data-vars-content-id="30698113-a821-4123-a264-f45179875ad5" data-vars-headline="Philly hiring a consultant to support anti-violence nonprofits amid scrutiny" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-controller-gun-violence-grants-problems-waste-20240403.html" target="_blank">questions</a> about whether they&#x27;re able to effectively manage the money and deliver results.

How Philly's sheriff put the city in Trump's immigration crosshairs

Bilal has received death threats over her comments and now has extra security.

Public Safety

An unlikely Philadelphia elected official has thrust the city into the national conversation about an ICE agent&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fatal shooting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shooting-south-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shooting-south-minneapolis" target="_self">fatal shooting</a> of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Renee Nicole Good" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-shooting-victim-identified-renee-nicole-good-minneapolis" target="_self">Renee Nicole Good</a> in Minneapolis.Why it matters: Sheriff Rochelle Bilal&#x27;s comments have put her — and possibly Philly — in the crosshairs of the Trump administration&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration crackdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/23/trump-ice-green-card-interviews-immigration" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/23/trump-ice-green-card-interviews-immigration" target="_self">immigration crackdown</a>, which the city&#x27;s top leaders have desperately sought to avoid over the past year.<ul><li>The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parker" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/06/11/cherelle-parker-los-angeles-protests-trump" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/06/11/cherelle-parker-los-angeles-protests-trump" target="_self">Parker</a> administration has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="avoided" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/10/mass-deportations-sanctuary-city-cherelle-parker" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/10/mass-deportations-sanctuary-city-cherelle-parker" target="_self">avoided</a> directly criticizing the Trump administration and taken steps that some advocates view as conciliatory, like rebranding Philly from a &quot;sanctuary city&quot; to a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="welcoming city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/06/02/sanctuary-cities-list-philly-trump-federal-funding" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/06/02/sanctuary-cities-list-philly-trump-federal-funding" target="_self">welcoming city</a>&quot; and eliminating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="diversity benchmarks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/parker-administration-minority-contracting-women-20251113.html" data-vars-content-id="1855902f-15c2-4821-a96f-c8e04a1b0d3f" data-vars-headline="How Philly&#x27;s sheriff put the city in Trump&#x27;s immigration crosshairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/parker-administration-minority-contracting-women-20251113.html" target="_blank">diversity benchmarks</a> in awarding public contracts. </li></ul>

Gov. Josh Shapiro to enter governor's race

Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race could shape the outcome of crucial down-ballot races.

Politics & Policy

Gov. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Josh Shapiro" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/11/14/josh-shapiro-2028-presidential-bid-speculation" data-vars-content-id="9b7c9a7f-52c0-4f66-a210-fdcfdfdc5eef" data-vars-headline="Gov. Josh Shapiro to enter governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/11/14/josh-shapiro-2028-presidential-bid-speculation" target="_self">Josh Shapiro</a> plans to kick off his re-election bid on Thursday.Why it matters: Pennsylvania&#x27;s gubernatorial race could shape the outcome of crucial down-ballot races and boost the national profile of Shapiro ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle.

Politics 🇺🇸

No Kings protests planned throughout Philly region this weekend

Mayor Parker ups her rideshare tax proposal to $1 per trip

ICE agents expected to arrive at Philadelphia airport

Parker's big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares

Poll results: Bring the DNC back to Philly in 2028