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City Hall Roll Call: October 21, 2021

"Who is in charge in this city?"

City Hall Roll Call: October 14, 2021

"Driving Equality" bills receive final Council approval

🎉Inaugural City Hall Roll Call: March 25, 2021

Council pays tribute to "Philadelphia treasure" and "barrier breaker," Dr. Emma C. Chappell

City Hall Roll Call: April 8, 2021

Will Tax Reform be on Council's Spring Agenda?

City Hall Roll Call: April 15, 2021

Special Budget Edition

City Hall Roll Call: April 22, 2021

Kenney Administration eyes dangerous excavation practices for heightened regulation.

City Hall Roll Call: April 29, 2021

Council commits to ongoing housing protections

City Hall Roll Call: May 6, 2021

Could a new app help stem the tide against gun violence?