Philadelphia City Council

Penn Treaty

In proposal to close 20 Philly public schools, district says it's learned from mistakes it made in 2013

Three-year ban on unlicensed dog breeding in the city approved by council

dog breeding ban

City Council committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence use in Philadelphia

AI Hearing protestors

Philly child care workers rally for living wages as City Council president pledges support

pay early childhood

Mayor Parker proposes $2 billion investment to make Philadelphia housing more accessible

Cherelle Parker Housing Plan

Looking ahead to Philly's busy 2026, leaders allocate $45 million for planning, beautification and security projects

Lemon Hill FIFA 2026 budget

City Council steps in to halt possible demolition of Joe Frazier's gym

Sixers arena vote postponed again Wednesday evening, now set to take place before Thursday's council meeting

76ers Council Vote

Business leaders tout economic boon of 76ers' arena at hearing but don't commit to helping fund SEPTA

Arena hearings

Could SEPTA be saved from fiscal cliff by federal infrastructure funds? Some City Council members think so.

SEPTA budget resolution

City Council to consider restoring tax incentive for sustainable businesses in Philly

Sustainable tax credit bill Gauthier

How will each city council member vote on the proposed 76ers arena?

City Council 76ers

Philadelphia poised to make eviction diversion program permanent

City Council Eviction Diversion

Philly councilmember to deliver Working Families Party response to President Biden's State of the Union address

Nicolas O'Rourke State of the Union

City official to call for reevaluation of streeteries application process

Philly streeteries

Philly's ski mask ban became law last week, but there are questions about its effect — and its constitutionality

City Council ski mask law

City Council announces structure for Philadelphia Reparations Task Force, asks volunteers to join

Philly Reparations Task Force

Working Families Party candidates win Philly City Council's at-large seats over Republicans

City Council 2023 election

2023 election roundup: Brian O'Neill wins 12th term on Philadelphia City Council, statewide judicial races go to Democrats

2023 election results

Philly City Council considers forming a reparations task force. What does that mean?

Philadelphia Reparations

Four Democrats breeze to wins in Philly City Council special elections

Second At-large City Council special election

Allan Domb resigns from Philadelphia City Council ahead of anticipated run for mayor

Allan Domb Council Resignation

New ordinance requires School District of Philadelphia to install water fountains with lead filtration by 2025

Philly schools lead water

Mistrial declared in Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's corruption charges trial

Kenyatta Johnson Trial Verdict

Homeowners in Philadelphia can now lease, install solar panels with no upfront cost

Solar Panels Solarize Philly

Bobby Henon resigns from City Council as sentencing for fraud conviction nears

Bobby Henon Resigns

Philadelphia's ban on pre-hire marijuana testing will take effect in the new year

Marijuana Use

Victorian buildings in Roxborough get protection while Philadelphia Historical Commission considers designation

Roxborough victorian historic preservation

Philly councilmember joins EPA's Local Government Advisory Committee

Katherine Gilmore-Richardson EPA

Grant applications open for Philadelphia anti-violence organizations on Friday

Anti-Violence grant applications open

City Council bill streamlines youth curfew, removes punitive fines for violations

Philadelphia youth curfew

Philly City Council votes to stiffen penalties against dirt bike riders

City councilmembers propose anti-violence initiative that would create jobs for youth, extend rec center hours

Philly may incentivize COVID-19 vaccines by offering $50 utility credits

One year later: Philadelphia commemorates George Floyd's legacy

George Floyd Anniversary

Philadelphia Police Department will ask for more funding, citing cost to continue Taser rollout

Police Philly Tasers

Bill outlawing pre-hire marijuana tests up for vote in Philly City Council

City Council may reinstate paid sick leave for Philly workers affected by COVID-19

City Council Paid Leave

Philadelphia's Eviction Diversion Program has been extended into 2021

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City Council passes six-month eviction moratorium on restaurants to keep industry afloat amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Philadelphia accelerates plan to get Tasers for police; Kenney to make proposal next week

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New City Council bill pushes for preservation of Philadelphia's murals

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City Council introduces legislation aimed at protecting laid off hospitality workers

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Riverview Wellness sculptures

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