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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

The resolution was first introduced by Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez on Dec. 10, 2020.
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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
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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.
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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 gun buybacks led by Philadelphia City Council and Father's Day Rally Committee took 100 guns off the streets. Photo: journalistsresource.org
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Guns for Groceries