COVID-19
COVID-19: Officials Urge PA Renters to Make Use of Renewed Assistance Program
At a press briefing on April 12, state and local officials including Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to apply for first-come-first-serve funds. […]
Government
Environment
North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice
Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to […]
Education
Delaware County: District Leaders Chime in on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Education Funding Increases
In his budget address last Wednesday, Gov. Wolf called for all existing education funding to be put through the fair funding formula, which takes into account factors such as student needs and enrollment. His $1.3 billion proposal includes increases in funding for special education and pre-k programs. […]
Government
Social Issues: Activists, Demonstrators Call for Further PPD Cuts
Community activists and others gathered at City Hall on June 10 for a demonstration demanding funding cuts to the Philadelphia Police Department, joining dozens of similar municipal calls-to-action since the nation erupted in protest two […]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle
An emergency budget transfer is on track to be approved after Philadelphia City Council heard the bill for first reading on Mar. 26, 2020. The $85.4 million transfer will provide funds for the citywide effort to fight […]
Center City
City Hall: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council
The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Government
Mill Creek: City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony On Gun Violence
Community organizers testified about gun violence prevention programs […]
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. […]