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City Hall: City Council Highlights from Oct. 24, 2019

October 30, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

The stated meeting of Philadelphia City Council for Oct. 24, 2019, included the honoring of a Philadelphia media institution, a potential task-force for domestic worker rights, and movement on a bill aiming to set responsibilities

City Hall: Council Committee Hears Testimony on the Unbanked

October 30, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development heard testimony Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, regarding possibly reducing the unbanked population in the city through the establishment of a public bank. William Hall, the director of financial

Feltonville: Philadelphia Election Officials Prepare for Nov. 5

October 24, 2019Karly Matthews

On Election Day, many voters know about candidates and perhaps key issues. Probably far fewer voters, though, recognize the election officials who work 13 hours in a single day to ensure every eligible voter can

City Hall: City Council Week in Review for Oct. 14-18, 2019

October 23, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

City Council’s public health committee held a hearing concerning maternal mortality with possible legislation being introduced before the end of the year. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services met Oct. 15, 2019, to

Mount Airy: Delayed Bridge Construction Means Continued Stress for Commuters and Residents

October 23, 2019Ariana Dos Santos and

The construction of the Allens Lane Bridge, on the corner of West Allens Lane and Cresheim Road, is an ongoing project affecting the residents of West Mount Airy. Replacing the bridge has been more complicated

Environment: Philadelphia Fights Back Against Spotted Lanternfly

October 22, 2019Kimberly Burton

Spotted lanternflies are seemingly taking over Pennsylvania one county at a time, and they descended upon Philadelphia residents this fall. Experts have many tips for the public on how to control and minimize damage from

City Hall: Council Highlights from Oct. 17, 2019

October 21, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

Several bills aimed at lowering the tax burden for parents and grandparents who are the primary caregivers for children were introduced at Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting on Oct. 17, 2019. Taubenberger’s Tax Cuts Councilmember

Roxborough: Residents Celebrate 7th Annual Roxtoberfest

October 21, 2019Lisa Cunningham and

Crowds and food trucks filled Ridge Avenue between Lyceum and Leverington avenues in Roxborough, in honor of the neighborhood’s 7th annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Accordions and horns played classic German drinking songs,

Center City: Washing the Feet of Philadelphia’s Vulnerable Residents

October 21, 2019Claire Wolters

Through warm foot baths, healing ointments, and cordial conversation, Best Foot Forward Philly doesn’t just care about people’s feet, but about their personal journeys as well.

Wynnefield and Overbrook: Residents Learn About Voting Machines Ahead of Election

October 18, 2019Taylor Horn and

Community members lined up to test out new voting machines during a series of free demonstrations held in the Overbrook and Wynnefield neighborhoods between Sept. 12 and Oct. 4, 2019. The voting machine change comes