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City Hall Roll Call: November 4th, 2021

Council considering expanded access and standing to zoning appeals

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City Hall Roll Call: October 14, 2021

"Driving Equality" bills receive final Council approval

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City Hall Roll Call: October 21, 2021

"Who is in charge in this city?"

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City Hall Roll Call: October 28, 2021

City looks to pilot dynamic parking pricing

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City Hall Roll Call: October 7, 2021

Competing "Streeteries" legislation introduced

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City Hall Roll Call: September 17, 2021

Council is back with a renewed focus on housing and development

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City Hall Roll Call: September 23, 2021

Public Safety Committee Advances Driving Equality Bill to Full Body

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City Hall Roll Call: September 30, 2021

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

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City Taxpayers Deserve Permanent Inspector General

Watchdog says OIG should have oversight over all city government

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Civic Engagement Launchpad

Join Code for Philly for #CELaunchpad: a month-long, project-launching event focused on civic engagement with local government and democratic systems.

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