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. [continue reading…]
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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 [continue reading…]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 13, 2020
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. [continue reading…]
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City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 3, 2020
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 [continue reading…]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 30, 2020
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 [continue reading…]
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City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 23, 2020
City Council is poised to take action on gun violence, including possible legal action against the Commonwealth.
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Center City
Transportation: SEPTA Rolls Out New Policy at Jefferson Station
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 [continue reading…]
Center City
City Hall: Mayor and City Council Inaugurated
At the 2020 inauguration, Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke prioritize reducing poverty and violence. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
South Street: ‘Mom’ Cares for its Community
Tattooed Mom, a neighborhood bar, doubles as a community meeting space. [continue reading…]
Center City
Center City: Philly Restart’s Food Line Has an Identity, A Family
Volunteers and guests of Philly Restart discuss the family-like nature of the group, and why they return to see old friends on Mondays. [continue reading…]