City Council

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Rev. Nicolas O’Rourke announces his campaign for at-large City Council.

Policy

O’Rourke’s Second Shot

It’s his second time running for city council.

December 7th, 2022

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NYC Councilwoman Jennifer Gutiérrez is running for a second term. Photo: Office of NYC City Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez.

Women in politics

Gutiérrez’ Fight Continues

July 18th, 2023

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Photos: AL DÍA Archives and PHLCouncil/Flickr

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New look City Council?

May 17th, 2023

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Quetcy Lozada (left), Andrés Celin (right)

The Showdown in District 7

May 3rd, 2023

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City Council wants a new Director in City Hall.

An Office for Gun Violence?

February 17th, 2023

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Andrés Celin is the latest to join the race.

Celin’s Calling in D7

February 1st, 2023

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A photo of Luz Colon (left) and Amaris Hernandez Padgett at AL DÍA's 40 Under Forty celebration in 2021. Photo: Peter Fitzpatrick/AL DÍA News.

Women in politics

Luz Colón on Philly Council?

January 19th, 2023

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They dropped out of their City Council race on Dec. 29.

No Quit for Galván

January 4th, 2023

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Republicans will conduct a 4th vote this afternoon.

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No House Speaker

January 4th, 2023

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Rue Landau hopes to bring her long history of activism and political organizing to Philly City Council.

Women in politics

Landau’s Historic Run

December 13th, 2022

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Darrell Clarke and the four new members of Philadelphia City Council

City Council Sworn In

November 28th, 2022

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L.A. City councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo

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Cedillo & De Leon censured

October 28th, 2022

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Acting President of City Council removes the two remaining council members from their committee assignments.

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Cedillo and De León in focus

October 17th, 2022

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Oaxacans march in L.A. as protestors camp outside Councilmember Kevin De Leóns home.

Oaxacans March in L.A.

October 17th, 2022

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Dr. Manuel Pastor explains how history played into L.A.’s recent racist scandal.

Heritage and History

An issue beyond politics

October 17th, 2022

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Pictured: Former District 6 council member Nury Martínez

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Nury Martínez resigns

October 12th, 2022

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Pictured: U.S. President Joe Biden

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A local matter escalates

October 11th, 2022

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Protesters at LA City council chambers. Photo: Ifran Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

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LA council meeting erupts

October 11th, 2022

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Terrill Haigler wants to continue to make change on a larger scale as a city council member.

Ya Fav Trashman on Council?

September 15th, 2022

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Pictured: City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker

Women in politics

Cherelle Parker's bid

September 8th, 2022

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Terrill Haigler announced his run for city council.

Ya Fav City Councilman?

September 6th, 2022

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Pictured: Counculmember-At-Large Allan Domb at Al Día event

So, is he running?

August 15th, 2022

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Courtyard Statue in UC Townhomes. Photo by Carlos Nogueras for AL DÍA

Residents fight back

July 14th, 2022

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Philadelphia Councilmember Isaiah Thomas was behind the push for the Driving Equity Bill. Photo: Michelle Myers/AL DÍA News.

Driving Equity in Philly

March 3rd, 2022

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Photo: Jared Piper/PHLCouncil

Redistricting Hearing

January 26th, 2022

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Photo: Brittany Valentine | Al Día News

January 25th, 2022

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Photo: Tim Jimenez | Twitter

Support for Fairmount

January 6th, 2022

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Photo: Visit Philadelphia

Permanent Outdoor Dining?

November 10th, 2021

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Photo: Mayor Jim Kenney Twitter

Driving Equality Philly

November 4th, 2021

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(From left to right) Dontaye Carter, Chi Ossé, LaTonya Tate. Photo: Getty Images

Activists Turned Politicians

June 7th, 2021

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Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson. Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr

New Normal Jobs Initiative

March 19th, 2021

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City Solicitor Diana Cortes. Photo: City of Philadelphia

First Latina City Solicitor

February 12th, 2021

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Jamal Johnson demonstrating. Photo: Kimberly Paynter/WHYY

Philly's Modern Gandhi

February 10th, 2021

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“School Safe Corridors” will attempt to add at least 85 additional cameras in Philadelphia schools. Photo: https: Shutterstock

School Safe Corridors

February 25th, 2020

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Candidates at the AL DÍA News roundtable discussing what a surge of Latinos in City Council could mean for Philadelphia. Photo: Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News

Represent Philly

May 16th, 2019

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Representative Angel Cruz and Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez face off in Philadelphia's Democratic primary election on May 21. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA

7th District Clash

April 24th, 2019