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After the Sixers arena debacle, Philly City Council is back and ready to work on anything else

Philadelphia lawmakers and the 76ers might need a little cooling-off period. After City Council spent much of last year debating whether to approve legislation for a controversial new Sixers arena in Center City,

Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

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Eight years after implementing soda tax, City Council to hold hearings to look at impact on businesses and consumers

Councilmember Jim Harrity, who introduced the resolution, says the charge 'disproportionately impacts low-income communities.'

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Philly City Council is considering fewer bills than it has in years. Does that matter?

Amid deep political polarization, lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington have in recent years been historically unproductive — but it appears that trend is not just limited to divided governments. Philadelphia City Council,

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Philly's City Council starts new session with focus on 76 arena, soda tax

In Philadelphia’s City Hall, Council is starting a new session. Among their top priorities for this year are a new 76ers arena proposal and the soda tax. With the Sixers now planning to stay in South Philly,

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Mayor Parker’s administration says Philly’s sanctuary city policy remains despite threats from Trump

Philadelphia City Council held its first "Trump preparedness hearing" Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed sweeping ...

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ICE Raids in Philly: How will city respond to Trump's executive orders

Members of Philadelphia City Council are assuring the immigrant and LGBTQ communities the city has laws to protect them in ...

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At Philly's 'Trump preparedness' hearing, immigration advocates push for greater protections

With harsher policies looming, community groups told City Council that the city and its schools must stand up to ICE.

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City Council wants answers on Philly schools’ so-called rubber rooms

City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas said he understands several hundred staff are parked in the rubber rooms every year, and ...

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Philadelphia City Council plans "Trump preparedness hearing" following early executive orders

Philadelphia City Council's "Trump preparedness hearing" follows the president's executive orders that have caused anxiety ...

City Council explores how Philadelphia is prepped to challenge changes implemented by the Trump administration

Nearly a dozen people testified at a City Council hearing about how changes in the White House will be felt in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia City Council to hold hearing on immigration policy as Trump takes office

According to a city spokesperson, the Parker administration's stance on the issue of immigration in Philadelphia has remained ...

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Philadelphia leaders, volunteers offer resources to those experiencing homelessness in city

Philadelphia leaders and volunteers will offer resources as they walk the streets counting the number of people experiencing ...

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