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…]
Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention [continue reading…]
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…]
City Council is poised to take action on gun violence, including possible legal action against the Commonwealth.
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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…]
South Philadelphia residents said they have more questions than answers two months after a deadly explosion rocked the 1400 block of South Eighth Street. The explosion killed two people and left dozens without a home [continue reading…]
Typewriters, books just a few ways East Passyunk is bringing nostalgia back [continue reading…]
With his family history running deep within Passyunk Avenue since the age of five, Michael GianGiordano I has remained dedicated to the community through government and real estate. With his years of being in the [continue reading…]
At the 2020 inauguration, Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke prioritize reducing poverty and violence. [continue reading…]
Tattooed Mom, a neighborhood bar, doubles as a community meeting space. [continue reading…]
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