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City Hall

City Hall: Citizen Police Oversight Commission is Ready for Applications

October 1, 2021 Brian Creech

Story by Janiece Scruggs A board made up of Philadelphia residents will soon be ready to investigate misconduct by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, thanks to recent legislation approved by City Council.  “Our administration

Haddington

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

November 14, 2019 Taylor Horn

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,

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Al Dia: Local Forum Seeks Government Funds for Job Creation

June 7, 2012

“It’s time to go to work.” Eugene Bell’s call to action was heard by more than 240 people attending a  forum this week where local religious groups met with Philadelphia City Council members to discuss

Crime

Hunting Park: Proposed Police Advisory Board Hopes to Cut Crime Rates

March 27, 2012

Several City Council members have been working over the past few weeks to come up with a solution to lower crime rates. Earlier this month, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. along with Councilmembers Maria Quinones-Sanchez, Wilson

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