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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

Education

South Street: New Business Uses Terrariums to Improve STEM Literacy

November 21, 2019 Francesca Furey

Holden Ohl grew up immersed in nature. His hometown of Narrowsburg, New York, has a 12,000-acre nature reserve and a 10-mile-wide Boy Scout camp. There were forests, rivers, and trails to discover and roam, making

Center City

City Hall: Mayor, Council, School District, Hold Joint Meeting

November 19, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council, along with Mayor Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia School Board, and School District Superintendent William Hite, met on Nov. 19, 2019, to hold a mandated public meeting on the operation of the school

Center City

City Hall: City Council Week In Review for Nov. 11-15, 2019

November 18, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

During the week of Nov. 11, 2019, Philadelphia City Council took action on a number of items, including providing legal counsel to low-income renters facing eviction and end-of-year budget transfers.  Appropriations  City Budget Director Marissa

Center City

City Hall: “We Did It!” Kendra Brooks Scores Upset Victory in City Council Race

November 15, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Working Families Party Candidate earned over 55,000 votes en route to an election night win.

Center City

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Nov. 14, 2019

November 15, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting for Nov. 14, 2019, included fund transfer ordinances and the passing of right-to-counsel legislation for renters facing eviction.  Finance and Appropriations  The Finance Committee favorably reported bill 190746, which provides

Center City

City Hall: Appropriations Committee Approves Fund Transfers

November 13, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Appropriations met on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, and approved four bills that transferred funds from the city funds to city departments, including the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team. 

Center City

Center City: People Without Government-Issued IDs Pay a Steep Price to Own Their Identity

November 11, 2019 Claire Wolters

Carter lost his ID. Andrea’s expired. Kathleen never applied for one in the first place.  Without government-issued identification, the three Philadelphians cannot obtain a job, Social Security, or public housing. Consequently, they lack at least

Center City

City Hall: Council Committee Approves Eviction Representation Bill

November 9, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The “Right to Counsel” bill would provide legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction

Center City

City Hall: Council Committee Approves Gun Violence Measures

November 9, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Public Safety Committee advanced legislation allowing weapons to be removed from those who pose a threat and bans weapons at city recreation facilities.

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