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

February 6, 2020 Lawrence 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

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 23, 2020

January 31, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

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

Transportation: SEPTA Rolls Out New Policy at Jefferson Station

January 31, 2020 Trevor Griner

SEPTA implemented a new policy last month at Jefferson Station that requires regional rail riders to swipe their key cards, tickets, and passes upon exit. Regional rail users are now required to tap their key cards at

City Hall: Mayor and City Council Inaugurated

January 15, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

At the 2020 inauguration, Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke prioritize reducing poverty and violence.

South Street: ‘Mom’ Cares for its Community

January 13, 2020 Jayna Schaffer

Tattooed Mom, a neighborhood bar, doubles as a community meeting space.

Center City: Philly Restart’s Food Line Has an Identity, A Family

January 9, 2020 Claire Wolters

Volunteers and guests of Philly Restart discuss the family-like nature of the group, and why they return to see old friends on Mondays.

Old City: Civic Engagement Fair Encourages Philadelphians to Stay Involved

December 3, 2019 Karly Matthews

Even though the results are in on the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia, the importance of civic engagement is not diminished.

City Hall: City Council Health Committee Approves Anti-Vaping Bill

November 29, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Health approved bill 190804 at the end of November which would ban certain flavors of vaping products from city vendors to which young people have access. Councilmember Bill Greenlee

City Hall: Council Oversight Committee Approves Library Fine Resolution

November 25, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Legislative Oversight Committee of Philadelphia City Council met on Nov. 20, 2019, and approved resolution 190775, which encourages the Free Library of Philadelphia to eliminate fines and cancel the debt of those who currently

City Hall: City Council Committee Approves Hospital Closure Bill

November 21, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Health Committee of Philadelphia City Council approved bill 190788 on Nov. 20, 2019 which would require hospitals preparing to shut down create a plan to handle the disruption of services. The bill was drafted