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City Hall Roll Call: May 27, 2021

Council introduces hiring reforms for City workforce

City Hall Roll Call: June 10th, 2021

The Budget Clock ticks down

City Hall Roll Call: June 17, 2021

Budget negotiations continue as deadline approaches

City Hall Roll Call: June 24, 2021

City Council Passes Budget, Adjourns for Summer

City Hall Roll Call: September 17, 2021

Council is back with a renewed focus on housing and development

City Hall Roll Call: September 23, 2021

Public Safety Committee Advances Driving Equality Bill to Full Body

City Hall Roll Call: September 30, 2021

Domb introduces proposal to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture in Philadelphia

City Hall Roll Call: October 7, 2021

Competing "Streeteries" legislation introduced