Consumer reporter Lance Haver's Philadelphia home was appraised as having three bedrooms, even though it currently only has two. Here's the Tax Review Board's reasoning:

Philly has programs to help lessen the burden of property taxes on homeowners. But, the city's appraisal system is broken, consumer reporter Lance Haver says:

Members of Pennsylvania's legislature voted on @reprabb.bsky.social's proposed journalism fund last week. Despite a partisan split on the bill itself, here's what elected officials agreed on:

Consumer reporter @lancehaver.bsky.social fought his property tax reassessment — which prices his home as having three bedrooms, rather than two. He got an email from the Tax Review Board's director after his hearing:

Philly's crime prevention efforts could get a boost in the next state budget. Here's how:

Part of Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal is to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage. The state is behind all of its neighbors — here's how far:

Governor Josh Shapiro says he is working — yet again — to secure a funding guarantee in this year's state budget. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social doesn't trust it:

When will the Philadelphia School District take its final vote on planned closures and mergers? That's unclear:

Who really benefits from planned Philly school closures? Here's what @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @appsphilly.bsky.social has to say:

In the wake of neighborhood school closures, will Philly's school board allow more charters to open? Here's what @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @appsphilly.bsky.social wants to know:

Philly school closures and mergers are going to hit the most vulnerable children the hardest, @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @appsphilly.bsky.social says. Here's how:

Planned Philly school mergers would cause chaos in already-vulnerable neighborhoods, @denisethewriter.bsky.social says:

The Philadelphia School Board's closure and merger plan would force some students to cross Roosevelt Boulevard to get to class. Anyone who has driven in the city knows it could have deadly consequences:

A controversial sheisty ban passed by Philly's city council could play a unique new role amidst a growing threat of ICE presence in the region:

Here's how key Philly officials are preparing for the possibility of large-scale ice presence in the city:

Could Philly be the next city hit with massive ICE presence? Here's why @denisethewriter.bsky.social thinks it's possible:

Mainstream Republicans are scrambling as ICE raids that shake pillars of their voter base, @denisethewriter.bsky.social says. Here's why:

Here's why @lisamhaver.bsky.social of @apps4philly.bsky.social sees the Philadelphia School District's new list of closures and mergers as a "moral failure."

Are you responsible for shoveling snow in front of your home in Philly? Here's how to find out:

Need to drive during the snowstorm this week? Here's what you should have on you in case of an emergency:

Was your car towed during a snowstorm in Philly? Here's how to find it:

Know someone who doesn't have a place to stay this weekend? Philly's nighttime warming centers are here to help.

If you see a dog outside in Philly during this weekend's below-freezing temperatures, here's what to do:

How does Philly have standing to sue the federal government over removing signs about slavery in Washington's White House? Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social explains:

There's a hearing on Friday morning about the Trump administration's removal of displays about slavery in Washington's White House. Here's what to know:

How much would the Trump administration's proposed Obamacare replacement need to save taxpayers to make financial sense? Lance Haver explains:

The Trump administration's plan to replace Obamacare would see more drugs available over the counter. Is it a good idea given America's addiction crisis?

Part of the Trump administration's plan to replace Obamacare is reducing the number of drugs that require a prescription. Given America's addiction crisis, host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has some thoughts on the matter:

Milton Friedman, a major advocate for free markets, had this to say about the necessity of free choice for the system to work. Our own Lance Haver explores this in the healthcare context:

When you or a loved one are having a medical emergency, you don't have time to shop around for the best-priced care. Our own Lance Haver has lived it:

While Mayor Cherelle Parker's goals to address the housing crisis and the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia are necessary, the consequences of a 25-year loan are not lost on host @denisethewriter.bsky.social:

Members of Philly's City Council are looking to crack down on illegal liquor stores. Here's how it works, with @cindybassphilly.bsky.social:

New legislation from Councilmember Cindy Bass would have businesses caught selling nicotine to underage users doing this as part of their punishment:

Want to know what your City Council representative does between sessions? Here's what @cindybassphilly.bsky.social has to say:

What is a pharmacy benefit manager, and how does it impact healthcare costs in the U.S.? Reporter Lance Haver explains:

Nearly 5,000 Philadelphia students would have their schools closed in the coming years, based on this year’s enrollment counts. Another 2,800 students would have their schools moved to a new location. Find the changes to your school under the district's facility closure plans: ckbe.at/3YWjiKI

It doesn't matter how clear information on healthcare pricing is when you're having a medical emergency, reporter Lance Haver says. It's one reason he believes Trump's healthcare plan won't help Philadelphians:

As the city budget process approaches, host @denisethewriter.bsky.social wants to know what Philly mayor Cherelle Parker's next multimillion-dollar ask is going to be:

We spoke with Councilmember Cindy Bass about looming Philadelphia Public School District closures. Here's what she had to say about it:

We spoke with Councilmember Cindy Bass about looming Philadelphia Public School District closures. Here's what she had to say about it:

Why care about SEPTA's no-bid contracts? Competition doesn't just keep prices down, Lance Haver says:

What is — and isn't — SEPTA spending money on? Here's one example:

Cooperative purchasing could help cut SEPTA's operating costs. Lance Haver wants to know why they aren't doing it:

Lack of communication amongst city leaders comes down to this, host @denisethewriter.bsky.social says:

America has seen dark days before, @lancehaver.bsky.social says. Here's what history shows us:

Philly is investing millions into 2026 events. What happens if visitors don't feel like the city will protect them from ICE? Here's what @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say:

There's a disconnect between how Philadelphia's sheriff and police department are addressing threats of major ICE action in the city. Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social explains:

Mayor Cherelle Parker hasn't addressed threats of ICE and National Guard troops coming to Philly. Will her lay-low strategy work?

What's worse than corruption in Philly's government? Host @lmcglynn.bsky.social has an answer:

Mayor Parker is in charge of the Philadelphia police department — but not the sheriff. Could it explain the disconnect between the departments' statements about ICE? Host @denisethewriter.bsky.social explains: