WEEKLY REPORT: ONE MONTH INTO THE NEW TERM, COUNCILMEMBERS DIVE DEEPER INTO PUBLIC SAFETY, HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

February 7, 2020

WEEKLY REPORT: HISTORIC REFORMS ON TAX ABATEMENTS, PLASTIC BAG BAN PASSES, AND A FAREWELL TO FOUR COUNCILMEMBERS

December 13, 2019

FAREWELL AND THANK YOU TO COUNCILMEMBERS BLACKWELL, GREENLEE, REYNOLDS BROWN AND TAUBENBERGER

December 12, 2019

WEEKLY REPORT: COMMUNITY LEADERS URGE HOME GUN CHECKS; COUNCIL, MAYOR REACH COMPROMISE ON TAX ABATEMENT BILL

December 6, 2019

WEEKLY REPORT: LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO CHANGE THE 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

November 22, 2019

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL ADVANCES PLASTIC BAG BAN AND AMENDED BED BUG BILL; CELEBRATES EARLY SUCCESS OF HOME-OWNERSHIP PROGRAM

October 25, 2019

MAYOR KENNEY SIGNS COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN’S LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE LEAD CERTIFICATION IN RENTAL PROPERTIES INTO LAW

October 23, 2019

WEEKLY REPORT: COUNCIL APPROVES LEAD SAFETY BILL, MEMBERS INTRODUCE GUN SAFETY AND TAX REFORM BILLS

September 27, 2019

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL PASSES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE LEAD CERTIFICATION IN RENTAL PROPERTIES

September 26, 2019

CITY COUNCIL PASSES LEGISLATION REQUIRING HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON CHILDREN’S MENUS

September 26, 2019

WEEKLY REPORT: REYNOLDS BROWN AMENDS BILL TO REMOVE LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM CITY RENTAL UNITS

September 20, 2019

COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE USE OF HEAVY FUEL OIL IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

September 18, 2019

WEEKLY REPORT: CITY COUNCIL RETURNS FOR FALL SESSION

September 13, 2019

COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE, MAYOR KENNEY JOIN PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY TO HIGHLIGHT $100 MILLION IN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS, WITH SPOTLIGHT ON NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

August 12, 2019

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE POLICY FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

June 24, 2019

CITY COUNCIL PASSES LEGISLATION CREATING A SOLAR INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

June 24, 2019

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION REQUIRING HEALTHY BEVERAGE OPTIONS ON CHILDREN’S MENUS

June 6, 2019

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL VOTES IN FAVOR OF RESOLUTION FOR MARSY’S LAW

April 12, 2019

COUNCILWOMEN PARKER, REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCE RESOLUTION URGING GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS MARSY’S LAW

April 4, 2019

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN HOSTS HEARING ON BILLS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE

March 20, 2019

COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN HOSTS HEARING EXAMINING CHILD HUNGER IN PHILADELPHIA

March 8, 2019

COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN HOSTS HEARING ON CHILDCARE IN COURTS

March 6, 2019

COUNCILMEMBERS HENON, REYNOLDS-BROWN, SQUILLA, GYM, GREEN, DOMB, AND TAUBENBERGER INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND PHILADELPHIA’S HATE CRIMES CODE

November 1, 2018

CITY COUNCIL, PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY LAUNCH WATER & SEWER LINE PROTECTION PROGRAM

October 30, 2018

PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY RECEIVES $1.25 MILLION DEPT. OF ENERGY AWARD FOR SOLAR JOBS TRAINING

October 26, 2018

COUNCILWOMAN INTRODUCES LEAD LEGISLATION PACKAGE TO PROTECT CHILDREN

October 25, 2018

PHILADELPHIA PARKING AUTHORITY APPROVES MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY AS NON-TICKETING HOLIDAY UPON CITY COUNCIL URGING

September 13, 2018

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN CALLS FOR HEARINGS ON PROVIDING COURTROOM CHILDCARE FOR JURORS

September 13, 2018

COUNCILMAN BILL GREENLEE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO COMBAT THE USE OF ILLEGAL MASSAGE BUSINESSES AS A FRONT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

June 21, 2018

CITY OFFICIALS CELEBRATE 2018 CLEAN ENERGY TRAINEES

June 6, 2018

IN OP-ED, COUNCIL’S MAJORITY LEADERSHIP WARNS THAT H.B. 2241 THREATENS LOCAL POLICY DECISION-MAKING BEYOND BEVERAGE TAX

May 21, 2018

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND GREEN ROOF DENSITY BONUS

May 17, 2018

BALLOT QUESTION #3 ADDRESSES MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING

May 8, 2018

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown Introduces Legislation Aimed at Generating Additional Revenue for the School District of Philadelphia and Legislation to create an Environment Impact Statement

March 15, 2018

COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT HOLDS HEARING ON COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN’S SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING LEGISLATION

February 13, 2018

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION REQUIRING SODIUM WARNING LABELS TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL CHAIN RESTAURANT MENUS

January 25, 2018

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown to host Girls Rally on March 3rd – Born to Make HERstory!

January 19, 2018

WOMEN OF CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MANDATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES

December 15, 2017

NEARLY 200 HOMES MAKE THE SWITCH TO GO SOLAR IN FIRST ROUND OF SOLARIZE PHILLY

December 5, 2017

WOMEN OF CITY COUNCIL ISSUE STATEMENT CONDEMNING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AMID SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS

November 21, 2017

IN REVIEW: COUNCIL MEMBERS HONOR PHILADELPHIA VETERANS

November 15, 2017

EDUCATION CHAIR BLACKWELL MOVES TO RESTORE LOCAL CONTROL OVER PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

November 2, 2017

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING THE PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF PENSIONS DECISION TO DIVEST FROM PRIVATE PRISONS

October 26, 2017

CLARKE-REYNOLDS BROWN BILL AUTHORIZES REGULATION OF OFFENSIVE SYMBOLS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY

October 12, 2017

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE IMPACT OF STUDENT LOAN DEBT ON FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP

September 21, 2017

CITY OFFICIALS CELEBRATE INAUGURAL CLASS OF ‘FIND YOUR POWER’ SOLAR TRAINEES

August 19, 2017

IN REVIEW: COUNCIL CELEBRATES PHILADELPHIA’S DIVERSITY

July 26, 2017

CITY COUNCIL, PEA ENCOURAGE PHILLY HOMEOWNERS TO SIGN UP FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAM

June 23, 2017

CITY COUNCIL, PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE JUSTICE

June 2, 2017

CITY COUNCIL, PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY LAUNCH PROGRAM TO EXPAND RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY

April 28, 2017

Women’s History Month: Blondell’s Brown Bag Lunch Series

March 7, 2017

COUNCILMEMBERS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY OF NOTIFICATION IN TEMPORARY, PROHIBITED PARKING AREAS

March 2, 2017

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown Issues Statement on Mayor’s FY2018 Budget Address

March 2, 2017

Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Greenlee Introduce Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance

February 23, 2017

FREE PRE-COLLEGE CONFERENCE AIMS TO STRENGTHEN COLLEGE PREPARATION, ACCESS, SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

February 22, 2017

COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN ON #LETLIZSPEAK AND CIVIL POLITICAL DISCOURSE

February 9, 2017

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHOPPING LOCALLY IN PHILLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

December 20, 2016

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPROVES BILLS TO PROTECT PHILADELPHIANS FROM LEAD EXPOSURE

November 16, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN HOLDS 16TH ANNUAL WARMTH IN WINTER DRIVE

November 2, 2016

#BRBLUNCHSERIES | ARE YOU SAVING FOR RETIREMENT?

October 12, 2016

The Philadelphia Tribune: Panel Discusses Inclusion for City Infrastructure Spending

October 11, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN TO HOST BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION FOCUSED ON ENGAGING MINORITY BUSINESSES IN THE CITY’S REBUILD INITIATIVES

October 3, 2016

COUNCILMAN GREENLEE INTRODUCES WAGE EQUITY BILL

September 30, 2016

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown To Host First Time Homebuyer Workshop and 2016 Knit-In: Keeping Philadelphia’s Homeless Children Warm

September 9, 2016

COUNCIL MEMBERS INTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL BUSINESS ENTITIES

September 8, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN HOSTS “KNIT-IN” FOR CITY’S HOMELESS CHILDREN

September 1, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN GYM, POWER TO HOST CITY HALL EVENTS TO SUPPORT FAIR FUNDING FOR PA SCHOOLS

August 26, 2016

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL IN REVIEW – JANUARY 2016

July 21, 2016

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL IN REVIEW – FEBRUARY 2016

July 21, 2016

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL IN REVIEW – JUNE 2016

July 21, 2016

COUNCIL MEMBERS DISH ABOUT LOCALLY OWNED GEMS TO DNC VISITORS

July 14, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN’S STATEMENT ON THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA’S HISTORIC BEVERAGE TAX

June 20, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN REQUESTS HEARINGS TO INVESTIGATE WAYS TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF STUDENT LOAN DEBT FOR CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA

June 20, 2016

CITY COUNCIL GIVES PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO BEVERAGE TAX INCREASE

June 8, 2016

CITY COUNCIL CHAIRS OF HEALTH, CHILDREN & YOUTH, & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEES ANNOUNCE BILLS TO PROTECT PHILADELPHIANS FROM LEAD EXPOSURE

June 7, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES HEALTHY FOOD SUSTAINABLE TAX CREDIT

May 27, 2016

COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS BROWN INTRODUCES CONTAINER TAX AS SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF REVENUE

May 19, 2016

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 2016 INAUGURATION

January 8, 2016

Councilmembers Call for Hearings on City’s “Rule of Two”

September 17, 2015

Councilwoman Introduces Bill to Combat Street Peddling by Minors

September 10, 2015

Councilwoman Calls for Zoning Bonuses for Environmental Construction

June 4, 2015

Council Votes to Make Permanent Office of LGBT Affairs

May 14, 2015

Council Passes Bills to Combat Trash and Littering

May 7, 2015

Philadelphia City Council Calls on President Obama to Put a Woman on Twenty Dollar Bill

April 16, 2015

Councilwoman Introduces School District Sponsorship Tax Credit

April 16, 2015

PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL ISSUES OPEN INVITATION TO RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY ANTI-LGBTQ LAWS

April 9, 2015

City Council Doubles Green Roof Tax Credit

March 26, 2015

Councilwoman Moves to Make Permanent Office of LGBT Affairs

March 19, 2015

COUNCILWOMAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON SCHOOL CLOSURES

March 7, 2015

City Council Passes Expanded Energy Benchmarking Policy

March 5, 2015

City Council Passes Bill to Create Commission for Women

February 26, 2015

Councilwoman Calls Hearings on “Yes Means Yes” Sexual Assault Policies

December 11, 2014

Hate Crime Bill Passes City Council

October 30, 2014

Council to Regulate Automated Purchasing Machines

October 9, 2014

Councilwoman Calls for Hearings on Illegal Dumping

September 11, 2014

Bike Share Passes Philadelphia City Council

June 19, 2014

Fuel Standards Bill Passes Philadelphia City Council

June 19, 2014