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City Hall: Council Committee Discusses Continued Eviction Relief for Philadelphia Renters
A City Council committee recently amended a series of bills aimed at tenant relief for those facing eviction. […]
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City Hall: Officials Say City’s Post-COVID Economy Must Be More Equitable
In a hearing on Philadelphia’s path towards economic recovery, testimony from officials stressed plans to make the new economy more fair. […]
Center City
Center City: Demonstrators Rally, March Onto I-676 to Protest Police Violence
The protest followed demonstrations in which police used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets against civilians. Organizers demanded Mayor Kenney resign in response and for the police to be defunded. […]
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City Hall: Council Approves New Renter Protections
Measures include a lengthy extension of the city’s eviction moratorium and the waiving of all late fees on rent. […]
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City Hall: 911 Dispatchers Voice Concerns About Understaffing, Disaster Response
Dispatchers spoke about challenges they face on the job that could impact public safety […]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle
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
The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. […]
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City Hall: Philadelphia City Council Responds to COVID-19
Councilmembers proposed legislation in response to the spread of the new coronavirus […]
Center City
City Hall: Mayor, City Officials Announce First COVID-19 Case In Philadelphia
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
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 […]