Tag: city council

City Council Approves $4.9 Billion Budget

June 19, 2020 Madison Seitchik

Philadelphia’s City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to reduce police funding by $14 million and re-investing in the arts, anti-poverty and affordable housing. View More »

Temple’s Community Center Proposal Draws Community Opposition

April 12, 2018 Kaicey L Baylor

At City Council’s public hearing Monday, many North Philadelphia residents testified against the proposal for a new community center. View More »

Habitat Breaks Ground for New Affordable Housing Project

April 21, 2016 Kelly A Antonacci

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (HFHP) broke ground near campus last week for Diamond Park, the organization’s largest project to date. View More »

Cigarette Tax Affects Philadelphia

March 31, 2016 Taggart M Houck

When City Council introduced Cigarette Tax Legislation more than one year ago, some smokers on campus began to worry about what it would mean for them. View More »

Philadelphia’s City Council At-Large Election Results

November 4, 2015 Pariss D Briggs

Five Democrats and two Republican candidates have been elected to At-Large seats on the Philadelphia City Council. View More »

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#NextMayorPHL: The Importance of Voting

November 3, 2015 Peter Jaroff

In Philadelphia, locals share their opinions on why voting in Pennsylvania elections matters. To many, voting represents basic human rights. View More »

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