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City Hall Roll Call: June 10th, 2021

The Budget Clock ticks down

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City Hall Roll Call: June 17, 2021

Budget negotiations continue as deadline approaches

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City Hall Roll Call: June 24, 2021

City Council Passes Budget, Adjourns for Summer

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City Hall Roll Call: May 13, 2021

A Somber Day of Remembrance for MOVE Victims

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City Hall Roll Call: May 20, 2021

Demolition moratorium proposed in South Philadelphia

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City Hall Roll Call: May 27, 2021

Council introduces hiring reforms for City workforce

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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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City Hall Roll Call: November 18th, 2021

Council considers additional disclosures for commercial landlords

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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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