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City Hall Roll Call: April 29, 2021

Council commits to ongoing housing protections

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Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen

by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

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Democracy and Your Bottom Line: Why a Strong Democracy Matters for Business

Join the Committee of Seventy and New Leaders Project for a can't-miss conversation with business leaders and former public servants on the civic responsibility of businesses. The program will be followed by a cocktail reception for guests and panelists to connect.

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Understanding the City Budget: How Philadelphia Sets Priorities and Spends Your Money

Join us on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:30 PM for the first webinar in our three-part series on the City budget process. We’ll explore the City budget as a tool for civic engagement, equipping residents with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in the budget process and advocate for their communities.

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City Taxpayers Deserve Permanent Inspector General

Watchdog says OIG should have oversight over all city government

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Understanding the City Budget: How Philadelphia Sets Priorities and Spends Your Money

Philadelphia’s budget impacts everything—from schools and public safety to street repairs and parks—and you have a say in how it’s spent. Join us on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. for the second webinar in our series on the City and State budget process.

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Understanding the City Budget: Investing in a Safer, Cleaner, and More Prosperous Philadelphia

Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm for the second webinar in our city budget learning series. This session will explore Mayor Parker’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, breaking down investments aimed at her priorities of making Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city, with economic opportunity for all.

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City Hall Roll Call: May 6, 2021

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

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Brett Mandel & Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City’s Struggle against an Epithet

Join the Committee of Seventy for an event discussing Philadelphia's struggle against its reputation for corruption. Author Brett Mandel will delve into his book, "Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting," alongside Lauren Vidas.

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City Hall Roll Call: June 24, 2021

City Council Passes Budget, Adjourns for Summer

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