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Will Hall, Financial Empowerment Program Manager at Philadelphia's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity speaks with community members at City Council's Special Poverty Committee's first neighborhood hearing on Nov. 18 at the Philadelphia Aging Corporation. Photo: Nigel Thompson/AL DÍA News.

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A Social Safety Net

The committee’s first of three subcommittee neighborhood hearings discussed everything from prison…
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Sam Oropeza
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Oropeza over party
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Nina Ahmad
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Nina Ahmad is unafraid
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Quetcy Lozada in her new office
Women in politics
Big Shoes to Fill
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At-large City Council Candidate Drew Murray
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A 2023 Republican Comeback?
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Daniel Orsino
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Daniel Orsino for Council
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Darrell Clarke and the four new members of Philadelphia City Council
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City Council Sworn In
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Jimmy Harrity, Sharon Vaughn, Anthony Phillips, Quetcy Lozada.
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New Look Philly City Council
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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.
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Honoring the late PnB Rock
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Pictured: María Quiñones-Sánchez speaks with parents at school playground
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Maria's mayoral bid
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New Philly City Councilmember Mike Driscoll. Photo: Office of PA Rep. Mike Driscoll.
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City Council's New Face
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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
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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.
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'Turn the Key' in Philly
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson
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Another PHL Council Trial
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PA State Rep. Mike Driscoll.
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A Dem challenger in D6
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María Quiñones-Sánchez at the People Over Politics Petition launch.
Women in politics
María's Philly Mandate
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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
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Henon Resigns
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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
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Inclusionary Zoning Wins
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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.
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A bill to start the debate
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The bill was introduced by Councilmember Mark Squilla. Photo: Pixabay
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No more loud music?
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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.
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Developing Housing Equitably
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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
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The Aftermath of Johnny Doc
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Local leaders are hoping the centers will curb gun violence. Photo: Jared Piper/ PHL Council
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A new curfew initiative
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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
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Investing to Curb Violence
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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
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And What A first Year it was
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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.
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"It has to stop"
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Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr
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Lower Evictions For Good?
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr
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Recognize Juneteenth
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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.
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Illuminating the Arts
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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
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Poverty Action Plan in Play
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The School District of Philadelphia has had to backpedal on its plan to reopen in-person schooling. Photo: hrcg.org
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The In-school Quandary
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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)
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Backing Self Determination