Philly City Council is considering fewer bills than it has in years. Does that matter?
The figures show the city’s lawmaking body is passing fewer pieces of significant legislation, and some critics say Council ...
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At Philly's 'Trump preparedness' hearing, immigration advocates push for greater protections
With harsher policies looming, community groups told City Council that the city and its schools must stand up to ICE.
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Philadelphia councilmembers reflect on Sixers arena shocker: how they found out and lessons for the future
Five city councilmembers agreed to on-camera interviews with CBS News Philadelphia ... for some on the city council, it was a gut punch. "I think the Sixers and 76 DevCo owe the entire city ...
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Chinatown groups celebrate cancellation of 76ers arena deal
It's why so many people protested, with some even getting arrested on the final day of voting as they sat on the floor of Philadelphia City Council chambers to try to stop council from approving ...
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76ers abandon controversial proposal to move to Center City, announce new arena plan
Under the agreement, the 76ers and Comcast will partner to build an arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex. The space ...
Kenyatta Johnson had a turbulent year as Philly’s top lawmaker, from school board spats to the Sixers arena fiasco
Johnson enters his second year in office bruised by the Sixers debacle but in firm control of the chamber, enjoying support from the vast majority of his colleagues.
Philadelphia holds "Trump preparedness hearing" after recent executive orders on immigration
A City Council committee will hold a hearing on residents' concerns after President Trump's recent executive orders on ...
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Philadelphia’s process for disciplining teachers to be scrutinized by City Council
Philadelphia teachers can spend lengthy periods in the ‘rubber room’ after being accused of misconduct. The head of the City ...