Philadelphia Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Managing Director Joe Hill and Government Affairs Associate Brianna Westbrooks have been appointed to the Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s transition team. Joe will...more
City Council Passes Ski Mask Ban-
Today, Philadelphia City Council passed a ban on the wearing of ski masks in certain public spaces in an attempt to improve public safety by a 13-2 vote. The Council is also in the midst of...more
Cherelle Parker Elected Philadelphia’s 100th, First Woman Mayor -
Former state Representative and District 9 Councilmember Cherelle Parker made history on Tuesday becoming Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — the first woman ever to...more
Last week, legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council that, if passed, would secure Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) legal protection from the city for their involvement in zoning matters. The bill was...more
The Impending Shift of City Council Power Dynamics-
Regardless of the November election outcome, the power dynamics within City Hall are set to change as members elect new leadership including a council president. While...more
Mayor Kenney Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender People-
On Tuesday, Mayor Jim Kenney issued an executive order prohibiting the city from using any resources to investigate or punish...more
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A New Flag for Philadelphia?
Last week, Councilmembers Mike Driscoll (District 10) and Jimmy Harrity (At Large) introduced a resolution to create a task force to redesign Philadelphia’s flag.
Upcoming...more
Upcoming Committee Hearings-
Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar year, watch here.
• The Committee on Children & Youth hearing on Tuesday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at...more
Mayor Kenney To Veto Ban on Supervised Injection Sites-
Mayor Jim Kenney plans to veto legislation that would prohibit supervised injection sites in most of the city, saying the bill is “troublingly anti-science and...more
Last week the City Council had an eventful return from summer recess, unanimously voting to override a mayoral veto on cannabis legislation, allowing for recreational marijuana sales at existing medical marijuana facilities....more
Philadelphia Democratic State Representative Announces Candidacy for Attorney General-
State Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Attorney General....more
Councilmember Johnson Running for Council President-
District 2 City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson announced his candidacy for city council president in February, making him one of five members running to succeed Council...more
Mayor Kenney, Labor Leaders Promote City Jobs, Benefits Amid Ongoing Staffing Shortage-
On Monday, Mayor Jim Kenney joined several of Philadelphia’s top organized labor leaders to promote thousands of open city jobs —...more
Upcoming Committee Hearings-
Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar. Watch the hearings here.
The Committee on Education will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,...more
Race for City Council President-
Although the upcoming November City Council elections are just around the corner, experts have already changed gears and are looking ahead to the January 2024 council president race eager to...more
City Council is Out for the Summer; What Will Fall Bring?
City Council is officially on summer recess, but there are plenty of high-profile issues that are sure to be front and center when the legislative body reconvenes in...more
Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar.
•The Committee on Streets & Services will be holding a public hearing today at 10 a.m. to discuss several ordinances related to...more
Last week, the majority of City Council members backed a budget amendment authored by District 3 Councilmember Jamie Gauthier that would allocate $72 million toward various quality-of-life issues across Philadelphia,...more
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City Council Hears Testimony From School District Leadership on FY24 Budget-
On Tuesday, City Council heard testimony from School District of Philadelphia officials regarding the city’s proposed FY24 budget...more
Upcoming Committee Hearings-
Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar.
•The Committee on the Environment will be holding a public hearing on Monday, April 24 at 10 a.m....more
Tuesday Budget Hearings Feature Discussion of Teen Programs, Police Recruitment to Prepare for Summer-
In light of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis and the recent high-profile disorderly gathering of hundreds of...more
This week, the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development & the Homeless heard testimony on housing voucher-based discrimination and potential legislation on rent control, during which tenants, housing providers, and...more
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City Council to Consider Reinstating Early Property Tax Payment Discount, Threatens to Withhold School District Funding Amid Asbestos Building Shutdowns-
Philadelphia City Council is considering reinstating a...more
City Council Set to Undergo Once-in-a-Generation Transformation-
With six members of City Council resigning to run for mayor, as well as council president’s upcoming retirement, City Council will continue to change...more
While a period of massive transition has already been well underway at Philadelphia City Council — with three unclaimed at-large seats for the taking, not to mention the more than 30 candidates who are challenging incumbents...more