First Housing Completed Under City Council Plan to Ensure Balanced Growth in Gentrifying Neighborhoods Philadelphia, May 24, 2017 – Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District), Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority …
COUNCILMAN O’NEILL TO HOLD E-CYCLYING EVENT AT RHAWNHURST NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
PHILADELPHIA – On Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:00AM-12:00PM, Councilman Brian O’Neill (10th District) will sponsor an e-cycling event outside his neighborhood office in Rhawnhurst (7522 Castor Avenue). Residents will be …
COUNCIL ADOPTS HISTORIC BILL LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPERS ON PROPOSED PROJECTS
PHILADELPHIA – City Council yesterday voted to approve a bill introduced by Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker (9th District) that requires developers of mid- and large-scale projects to complete a form …
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE: MORE HELP FOR STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS THREATENED BY FORECLOSURE FROM CITY
Calls 1,207-Percent Increase in Foreclosure Petitions Filed by City Government Against Homeowners ‘Deeply Alarming’ Philadelphia, May 18, 2017 – Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) on Thursday …
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE’S STATEMENT ON VOTERS’ APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COMMISSION
Philadelphia, May 17, 2017 – Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) on Wednesday issued the following statement on the second ballot question approved by voters in the …
HOMEOWNERS BEGIN RECEIVING FREE HOME REPAIR & MODIFICATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY CITY COUNCIL
Ramped-Up Housing Preservation Programs Will Help Stabilize Neighborhoods, Create Jobs Philadelphia, May 17, 2017 – Mayor Jim Kenney, Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District), and Councilwoman Cherelle Parker …
STATEMENT FROM COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS ON CHARTER BUS CRASH
PHILADELPHIA – May 15, 2017 – Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) issued the following statement regarding the accident that occurred earlier today involving students from the C.W. Henry …
COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON 20TH AND WHARTON STREET FIRE
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson releases statement on 20th & Wharton Street Fire Philadelphia, May 2, 2017 – “I am alarmed and extremely disturbed to hear the 20th & Wharton Street fire …
COUNCILWOMAN BASS PRAISES COUNCIL COMMITTEE ACTION TO REMOVE WELLS FARGO AS CITY DEPOSITORY
PHILADELPHIA—Monday, May, 2017 – City Council’s Committee on Finance today voted unanimously to approve legislation to remove Wells Fargo as the bank handling the City’s $2 billion payroll. Bill No. …
CITY COUNCIL PASSES LEGISLATION TO EMPOWER MORE CITIZENS TO APPLY FOR THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT
PHILADELPHIA – April 27, 2017 – City Council today unanimously passed a bill to expand the notice provisions and reach of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Bill No. 170245, introduced …