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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

The grant program will focus on individual artists, mid-size nonprofits and small businesses.
February 24th, 2021
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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
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City Council Sworn In
November 28th, 2022
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Jimmy Harrity, Sharon Vaughn, Anthony Phillips, Quetcy Lozada.
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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.
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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.
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City Council's New Face
June 13th, 2022
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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
May 23rd, 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.
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'Turn the Key' in Philly
May 2nd, 2022
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson
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Another PHL Council Trial
March 21st, 2022
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PA State Rep. Mike Driscoll.
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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
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Henon Resigns
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
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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.
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A bill to start the debate
December 16th, 2021
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The bill was introduced by Councilmember Mark Squilla. Photo: Pixabay
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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"It has to stop"
April 14th, 2021
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Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr
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Lower Evictions For Good?
March 30th, 2021
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. Photo: Philadelphia City Council Flickr
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Recognize Juneteenth
March 5th, 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
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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
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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)
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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
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Guns for Groceries
January 21st, 2021
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More affordable housing is one part of Council President Darrell Clarke's Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. Photo: The Philadelphia Citizen.
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$400 million for the future
December 11th, 2020
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2021 is doomsday for coronavirus evictions, but Philly City Council extended a program that could help thousands stay in their homes. Photo: stories.avvo.com
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Eviction Diversion Extension
December 10th, 2020
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Councilmember Helen Gym is still on the rise on the national stage with her new leadership appointment. Photo: AL DÍA News.
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Gym's Local Progress
December 10th, 2020
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Affordable housing is one of the hardest resources to come by in Philadelphia, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: WHYY
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$400 million against poverty
December 2nd, 2020
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