Government
Mill Creek: City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony On Gun Violence
Community organizers testified about gun violence prevention programs […]
Month: February 2020
Business
University City: The Fresh Grocer Closing After Nearly Two Decades
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 […]
Community Meetings
Powelton Village: 16th Police District Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Crime and Safety
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 […]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 13, 2020
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
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 […]
Community Meetings
South Philadelphia: GRASP Introduces Residents to Political Candidates
Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention […]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 30, 2020
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 […]