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Kendra Brooks at the launch of the Restored Community Land campaign in West Philly. Photo: Laura Carvajal/AL DÍA News.

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Restore Community Land

The fight to win back green spaces in Philly.

May 23rd, 2022

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Philly Será Bonito organizers

Philly Será Bonito

May 16th, 2023

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Luz Colón

Colón's City Council Run

May 15th, 2023

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Amanda McIllmurray

McIllmurray's Housing Fight

May 10th, 2023

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Council President Darrell Clarke

A public safety director?

March 23rd, 2023

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Sam Oropeza

Oropeza over party

February 9th, 2023

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Nina Ahmad

Nina Ahmad is unafraid

February 2nd, 2023

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Quetcy Lozada in her new office

Women in politics

Big Shoes to Fill

January 25th, 2023

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At-large City Council Candidate Drew Murray

A 2023 Republican Comeback?

January 18th, 2023

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Daniel Orsino

Elected officials

Daniel Orsino for Council

December 8th, 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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Jimmy Harrity, Sharon Vaughn, Anthony Phillips, Quetcy Lozada.

New Look Philly City Council

November 9th, 2022

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Kenyatta Johnson, Photo: Jared Piper/PHL Council and PnB Rock, Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images. The councilmember introduced resolution to honor the late rapper.

Honoring the late PnB Rock

September 26th, 2022

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Pictured: María Quiñones-Sánchez speaks with parents at school playground

Women in politics

Maria's mayoral bid

September 14th, 2022

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New Philly City Councilmember Mike Driscoll. Photo: Office of PA Rep. Mike Driscoll.

City Council's New Face

June 13th, 2022

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Members of Philadelphia City Council announce the Turn The Key program in West Philadelphia on April 28, 2022. Photo courtesy of Council President Darrell Clarke's Office.

'Turn the Key' in Philly

May 2nd, 2022

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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

Another PHL Council Trial

March 21st, 2022

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PA State Rep. Mike Driscoll.

A Dem challenger in D6

February 3rd, 2022

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María Quiñones-Sánchez at the People Over Politics Petition launch.

Women in politics

María's Philly Mandate

February 2nd, 2022

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Councilmember Bobby Henon was convicted back in November 2022 of honest services fraud, conspiracy, and federal program bribery. Photo: Jared Piper/PHLCouncil

January 20th, 2022

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Councilmembers María Quiñones-Sánchez and Jamie Gauthier have added another tool to the chest of fighting Philly housing insecurity. Photos: Jared Piper/PHLCouncil

Inclusionary Zoning Wins

December 16th, 2021

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Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez is introducing the first major ethics reform legislation in the aftermath of the Johnny Doc trial. Photo: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

A bill to start the debate

December 16th, 2021

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The bill was introduced by Councilmember Mark Squilla. Photo: Pixabay

No more loud music?

December 10th, 2021

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The Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay Bill is being spearheaded by Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier and María Quiñones-Sánchez. Photos: Jared Piper/PHLCouncil.

Developing Housing Equitably

November 16th, 2021

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Bobby Henon is allowed to remain a councilmember after his conviction until he gets sentenced in February 2022. Photo: Jared Piper/PHLCouncil

The Aftermath of Johnny Doc

November 16th, 2021

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Local leaders are hoping the centers will curb gun violence. Photo: Jared Piper/ PHL Council

A new curfew initiative

August 11th, 2021

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Attendees of a hearing for Philadelphia City Council's Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention honor loved ones lost to gun violence in the city. Photo: Jared Piper/PHL Council

Thought Leaders

Investing to Curb Violence

May 21st, 2021

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Philadelphia City Council's Freshman Four on the day they were inaugurated in January of 2020. Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr

And What A first Year it was

April 29th, 2021

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Councilmember Cherelle Parker speaks at the unveiling of Philly City Council's Violence Prevention and Opportunity Agenda on April 13, 2021. Photo: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

"It has to stop"

April 14th, 2021

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Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr

Lower Evictions For Good?

March 30th, 2021

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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr

Recognize Juneteenth

March 5th, 2021

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Councilmembers Katherine Gilmore Richardson and Isaiah Thomas are leading Illuminate the Arts effort in Philadelphia City Council. Photos: Philadelphia City Council.

Illuminating the Arts

February 24th, 2021

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Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez, Council President Darrell Clarke, Mary Arthur of the Campaign for Working Families, and Bill Golderer of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey unveil the $10 million in funding for City Council's Poverty Action Plan. Photo: Twitter- @Darrell_Clarke

Poverty Action Plan in Play

February 23rd, 2021

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The School District of Philadelphia has had to backpedal on its plan to reopen in-person schooling. Photo: hrcg.org

The In-school Quandary

February 18th, 2021

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Philadelphia City Council recognized Puerto Rico's right to self-determination in its first legislative session back in 2021. Photos: Getty Images (Left), AL DÍA News (Right)

Backing Self Determination

January 29th, 2021

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Philadelphia gun buybacks led by Philadelphia City Council and Father's Day Rally Committee took 100 guns off the streets. Photo: journalistsresource.org

Guns for Groceries

January 21st, 2021