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City Hall: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council

March 16, 2020Marissa Howe

The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims.

Every other chair in the audience section of city council is blocked with a piece of paper that reads, “by request of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, please do not sit in this chair, social distancing is to reduce exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus”
City Hall

City Hall: Philadelphia City Council Responds to COVID-19

March 13, 2020Marissa Howe

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

March 11, 2020Marissa Howe

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

March 2, 2020Lawrence McGlynn

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

Center City

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.

Center City

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

Center City

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

Center City

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

January 31, 2020Lawrence McGlynn

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

Center City

Transportation: SEPTA Rolls Out New Policy at Jefferson Station

January 31, 2020Trevor 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

Center City

City Hall: Mayor and City Council Inaugurated

January 15, 2020Lawrence McGlynn

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

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