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HomeSpecial ReportsCity Hall, Fall 2019

City Hall, Fall 2019

City Hall

City Hall: City Council Addresses Recent Police Controversies

September 17, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council heard testimony last week on Resolution 190622 which would authorize council to hold hearings regarding the Plain View Project database on objectionable social media posts of law enforcement officers.  According to its

Center City

City Hall: City Council Week In Review

September 17, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

This week, the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, the Living Wage and Benefits Committee, and the Veterans Advisory Committee met in City Council chambers. These committees, unlike others that meet on the fourth floor of City

Center City

City Hall: Council Highlights for Sept. 12, 2019

September 16, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council convened for its first meeting of the fall session Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. All 17 members were in attendance, except Councilmember Mark Squilla who was granted leave.  Three pieces of legislation proposed

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