Tag: city council

City Council Approves $4.9 Billion Budget

June 19, 2020Madison 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, 2018Kaicey 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, 2016Kelly 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, 2016Taggart 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, 2015Pariss 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, 2015Peter 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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