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SEPTA safety takes center stage at Philadelphia City Council budget meeting

SEPTA safety takes center stage at Philadelphia City Council budget meeting

SEPTA safety took center stage at Tuesday's budget meeting with Philadelphia City Council, as officials try to rebuild the public's confidence in the sixth-largest transit system in the country. 

May 3
Kenyatta Johnson trial: Judge declares mistrial in case against councilman, wife

Kenyatta Johnson trial: Judge declares mistrial in case against councilman, wife

The trial for Philadelphia councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his wife has ended in a mistrial after days of jury deliberations. 

April 19
Opening statements made in bribery trial of Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, wife

Opening statements made in bribery trial of Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, wife

The federal government opened its bribery trial against Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his wife Dawn Chavous by accusing the pair of selling Johnson’s office for personal gain.

March 24
Bobby Henon resigns from Philadelphia City Council following conviction in corruption trial

Bobby Henon resigns from Philadelphia City Council following conviction in corruption trial

Bobby Henon has resigned from Philadelphia City Council following his conviction in a weeks-long corruption trial last year.

January 20
Philadelphia council votes to extend eviction diversion

Philadelphia council votes to extend eviction diversion

Philadelphia's eviction diversion program that gained national attention during the pandemic is set to continue through 2022.

December 16, 2021
Philadelphia City Council holds hearings on SEPTA safety, amid series of violent incidents

Philadelphia City Council holds hearings on SEPTA safety, amid series of violent incidents

Philadelphia City Council is set to hold public hearings on SEPTA safety Monday, in the wake of numerous violent incidents involving riders, as well as contracted security guards.

November 29, 2021
Philadelphia councilmember calls for hearings over SEPTA safety concerns

Philadelphia councilmember calls for hearings over SEPTA safety concerns

A member of Philadelphia City Council has introduced a resolution calling for hearings to address the ongoing safety concerns at SEPTA stations and on SEPTA vehicles.

October 22, 2021
As Philly budget talks begin, groups impacted by gun violence say more funding can make a difference

As Philly budget talks begin, groups impacted by gun violence say more funding can make a difference

Groups who work directly with those impacted by Philadelphia gun violence say more funding in the city budget for programs will help stem the tide of the surge of violence.

May 3, 2021
Gun buyback event collects over 150 firearms Saturday in Philadelphia

Gun buyback event collects over 150 firearms Saturday in Philadelphia

A gun buyback event Saturday in Philadelphia collected more than 150 firearms in exchange for grocery store gift cards, according to city officials.

February 27, 2021
FOP sues Philadelphia over decision to hold hearing on upcoming contract negotiations

FOP sues Philadelphia over decision to hold hearing on upcoming contract negotiations

In a release, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby called the city's ordinance "invalid" and claimed it “adversely affects [the union's] collective bargaining rights.”

October 14, 2020
Mayor Kenney weighing city council resolution to declare gun violence a citywide emergency

Mayor Kenney weighing city council resolution to declare gun violence a citywide emergency

Mayor Kenney is weighing city council resolution to declare gun violence a citywide emergency. Philadelphia ranks second in the nation in homicides in 2020.

September 17, 2020
Philadelphia City Council hosts public hearings on gun violence

Philadelphia City Council hosts public hearings on gun violence

Philadelphia City Council members hosted public hearings on gun violence that has plagued the city in recent weeks.

August 11, 2020
Philadelphia City Council aims to review law enforcement's response to protests

Philadelphia City Council aims to review law enforcement's response to protests

Philadelphia City Council vote on a resolution Thursday to review law enforcement's response to citywide protests against racism and police brutality following instances of perceived excessive force from officers.

June 25, 2020
Philadelphia City Council preliminary budget approval includes major cuts to police funding

Philadelphia City Council preliminary budget approval includes major cuts to police funding

Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave its preliminary approval of the 2021 budget that slashes police funding by more than $33 million and pours resources into efforts to reduce poverty and back arts and culture programs.

June 18, 2020
'Unacceptable': Philadelphia City Council demands end of weaponry used against protesters

'Unacceptable': Philadelphia City Council demands end of weaponry used against protesters

In a statement, council members said that tear gas and rubber bullets endanger the  public at large.

June 7, 2020
Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held virtually, officials announce

Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held virtually, officials announce

Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held June 28th through July 4th and will be entirely virtual, according to officials.

May 12, 2020
Former Philadelphia mayor Goode calls for city apology in fatal 1985 bombing

Former Philadelphia mayor Goode calls for city apology in fatal 1985 bombing

Former mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr. said in an op-ed Sunday in the British newspaper the Guardian that “after 35 years it would be helpful for the healing of all involved, especially the victims of this terrible event.”

May 10, 2020
Philadelphia City Council unveils poverty reduction plan

Philadelphia City Council unveils poverty reduction plan

A special committee released its poverty action plan with recommendations to address several areas including housing, education and guaranteed income.

March 3, 2020
Councilman introduces bill that would require safe injection sites to obtain community approval

Councilman introduces bill that would require safe injection sites to obtain community approval

Councilman Oh’s resolution condemns what he calls a “lack of transparency and community participation in the rollout of a proposed injection site in South Philadelphia.”

February 27, 2020
Man names potholes after Philadelphia city council president in hopes of getting them fixed

Man names potholes after Philadelphia city council president in hopes of getting them fixed

One Fishtown resident spray painted the city council president's name on the street in hopes of getting potholes fixed.

February 21, 2020
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