Month: February 2020

Several hundred people sit in the pews in a church. Two people are seated at a table in the front of the church, and one of them is speaking into a microphone.

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

February 25, 2020Marissa Howe

Community organizers testified about gun violence prevention programs

University City: The Fresh Grocer Closing After Nearly Two Decades

February 21, 2020Christopher Malo

The Fresh Grocer on the corner of Walnut and 40th Street announced it is ending its tenancy in March after nearly 20 years in business. The University of Penn, who owns the location, announced that

Powelton Village: 16th Police District Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Crime and Safety

February 20, 2020Keami Sullivan

The 16th District of the Philadelphia Police Department hosted a town hall meeting at the Dornsife Center on Drexel’s campus on Feb. 18 to address concerns of residents in the area. Hosted by Capt. Christine

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

February 19, 2020Lawrence 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.

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

February 13, 2020Lawrence 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

South Philadelphia: GRASP Introduces Residents to Political Candidates

February 10, 2020Nicolette White and Tiara Williams

Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention

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

February 6, 2020Lawrence 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