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Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: Block Responds to Aftermath of Auto Shop Fire

November 20, 2019Daniel Wilson and

John Robertson’s recent falling out with Alfred Christian of Al’s Auto Services in Cobb’s Creek potentially saved him thousands of dollars. Robertson, a West Philly resident for decades, who is now in his 80s, had

Center City

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

November 19, 2019Lawrence 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, 2019Lawrence 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

Neighborhoods

Powelton Village: Green Line Cafe Owner Opened a Studio to Showcase Local Artists

November 18, 2019Caitlin McCafferty and

Douglas Witmer is the co-founder of the coffee shop chain Green Line Cafe, with seven locations sprinkled throughout Philadelphia. However, he’s also an artist at heart and runs the Green Line Workspace art studio at

Center City

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

November 15, 2019Lawrence McGlynn

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

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: New Mural Dedicated to Malcolm Jenkins Foundation

November 15, 2019Caitlin McCafferty and

Mekhi Richards, 13, and his family gazed upon the new mural at the playground on 33rd and Wallace streets in Mantua. The bright new mural surrounds the entire playground, covering the walls of an outbuilding,

Center City

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

November 15, 2019Lawrence 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

Haddington

West Philly: Rock-the-Block Festival Connects Residents with Resources

November 14, 2019Taylor Horn and

Residents closed off the street on the 300 block of North Edgewood Street to celebrate a new fall-themed block party on Saturday, Nov. 3. But unlike most autumn festivals focused on the harvest, changing leaves,

Elections

Wharton: Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia Hosts Municipal Candidates for Trick-or-Treat Night

November 13, 2019Kimberly Burton and

Municipal candidates joined Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) for a Trick-or-Treat Meet-and-Greet on Oct. 16 to increase engagement for the Nov. 5 election. Organizers said the event was designed as a unique way for

Center City

City Hall: Appropriations Committee Approves Fund Transfers

November 13, 2019Lawrence 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. 

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