⚖️ Parker signs ICE restrictions into law

‘ICE Out’ Legislation To Go in Effect in July

Mayor Cherelle Parker signed six out of seven bills restricting the city’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The seventh bill, which prohibits agents from concealing their identity, will still be codified into law without her signature since she did not move to veto the bill. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Who Is Paying for the School District’s Closure Plan?

The School District of Philadelphia needs to raise $3 billion to implement its facilities master plan, but relying on government funding and philanthropic grants for a majority of that dollar amount may be a pipe dream. With state and local governments threatening to withhold funding, the promised improvements to schools may be pared down. [Chalkbeat]

• Related: City Council unanimously voted to hold hearings to restructure how members of the school board are selected. Currently, the mayor appoints Board of Education members, who serve in unpaid roles, while other counties in Pennsylvania elect the school board. [Philadelphia Tribune]

Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths Remain High

Although fatal traffic crashes reached a record low last year, 55% of people killed in the city’s vehicle-related crashes were non-drivers, with most serious injuries occurring when drivers hit someone outside the car. [🔒The Inquirer]

• Related: The likelihood of a pedestrian crash is higher on roadways without sidewalks. Other cities may have the solutions Philly needs to fix our sidewalks and make them safer. [📝 City Cast Philly, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

Tune in to this week’s episode of Your City Could Be Better to hear City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri speak with City Cast CEO David Plotz about Philly’s plans to keep bars open until 4 a.m. during the World Cup and semiquincentennial celebrations. Listen on YCCBB's feed today or City Cast Philly’s on Sunday.

Will Fetterman Leave the Democratic Party Behind?

That’s the question on Pennsylvanians’ minds this week after political insiders hinted at an effort by Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump to convince Sen. John Fetterman to switch his party affiliation. His fellow senator, Dave McCormick, is certainly ready to welcome him with open arms. [Politico, NBC10]

Taxes Skyrocket for Small Businesses Due to BIRT Hike

Business owners are feeling crushed by increases to the Business Income and Receipts Tax after the Parker administration revoked an exemption for the first $100,000 of earnings. Legislation proposing BIRT exemptions is being considered but could run into legal trouble under state law. [Billy Penn]

It’s quiz time! How well do you know Philly’s history and latest headlines? See if you can get all three questions right.

Philadelphian Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day. In what year was it first observed?

1. 1908
2. 1914
3. 1919