Philadelphia City Council approved a major amendment to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. housing initiative, shifting tens of millions of dollars toward programs for the lowest-income residents and triggering the sharpest public clash between Parker and lawmakers since she took office nearly two years ago. The move followed weeks of tense negotiations and, according to Parker, could delay the city’s ability to issue $400 million in bonds until March or later because the changes may require new legal steps — a claim Council President Kenyatta Johnson disputed. It remains uncertain whether the measure can advance before the body’s final meeting on Dec. 11.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 12/3/2025