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HomeAuthorsLawrence McGlynn

Articles by Lawrence McGlynn

Center City

City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle

April 7, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

An emergency budget transfer is on track to be approved after Philadelphia City Council heard the bill for first reading on Mar. 26, 2020.  The $85.4 million transfer will provide funds for the citywide effort to fight

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for the Week of Feb. 24-28, 2020

March 2, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

The Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation heard testimony on Feb. 25, 2020 suggesting that, while the city has made strides, it is not fully prepared for an economic recession.  The hearing was called

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 13, 2020

February 19, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council proposed a resolution pertaining to the future use of the oil refinery site, addressed the possible closure of another area hospital, and held hearings regarding gun violence during the week of Feb.

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 3, 2020

February 13, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council saw three potential charter changes receive hearings, as well as new proposals regarding missing children and evictions during the week of Feb. 3, 2020. Old Business The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Law and

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 30, 2020

February 6, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting of Jan. 30, 2020 saw each resolution put forward at the last session of council pass unanimously, while Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson addressed his federal indictment.  For Johnson, a third term

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 23, 2020

January 31, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

City Council is poised to take action on gun violence, including possible legal action against the Commonwealth.

Center City

City Hall: Council Highlights for Oct. 10, 2019

October 15, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council proposed and passed several pieces of legislation at its general meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Councilmember Cherelle Parker introduced two resolutions: one calling for a fair contract for commercial office cleaners and

City Hall

City Hall: Council Committee Approves Changes To Land Disposition Process

October 8, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Committee on Public Policy and Public Works of Philadelphia City Council recently approved bill 190606, which would streamline the process by which city owned vacant property is sold in the city. Currently, the process

Center City

City Hall: Environmental Committee Approves Three Bills

October 7, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Environmental Committee of Philadelphia City Council approved three bills on Oct. 2, 2019, that will be heard at the next general meeting of council. The bills concern environmental maintenance of large buildings, phasing out

City Hall

City Hall: Council Meeting Highlights for Oct. 3, 2019

October 7, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council held its general meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at which several resolutions were introduced. Councilmember Cherelle Parker introduced a resolution calling for a hearing to explore eliminating fines at the Free Library

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