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Social Issues: Activists, Demonstrators Call for Further PPD Cuts

June 12, 2020 Miles Wall 0

Community activists and others gathered at City Hall on June 10 for a demonstration demanding funding cuts to the Philadelphia Police Department, joining dozens of similar municipal calls-to-action since the nation erupted in protest two […]

Center City

City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle

April 7, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn 0

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: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council

March 16, 2020 Marissa Howe 0

The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. […]

Center City

City Hall: Mayor, City Officials Announce First COVID-19 Case In Philadelphia

March 11, 2020 Marissa Howe 0

An adult resident of Philadelphia is being quarantined and treated at home. […]

Center City

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

March 2, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn 0

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 […]

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Mill Creek: City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony On Gun Violence

February 25, 2020 Marissa Howe 0

Community organizers testified about gun violence prevention programs […]

Center City

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

February 19, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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