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Gun buyback event collects over 150 firearms Saturday in Philadelphia

Gun buyback event collects over 150 firearms Saturday in Philadelphia

A gun buyback event Saturday in Philadelphia collected more than 150 firearms in exchange for grocery store gift cards, according to city officials.

February 27, 2021 4:19pm EST
FOP sues Philadelphia over decision to hold hearing on upcoming contract negotiations

FOP sues Philadelphia over decision to hold hearing on upcoming contract negotiations

In a release, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby called the city's ordinance "invalid" and claimed it “adversely affects [the union's] collective bargaining rights.”

October 14, 2020 10:51am EDT
Mayor Kenney weighing city council resolution to declare gun violence a citywide emergency

Mayor Kenney weighing city council resolution to declare gun violence a citywide emergency

Mayor Kenney is weighing city council resolution to declare gun violence a citywide emergency. Philadelphia ranks second in the nation in homicides in 2020.

September 17, 2020 2:05pm EDT
Philadelphia City Council hosts public hearings on gun violence

Philadelphia City Council hosts public hearings on gun violence

Philadelphia City Council members hosted public hearings on gun violence that has plagued the city in recent weeks.

August 11, 2020 5:31pm EDT
Philadelphia City Council aims to review law enforcement's response to protests

Philadelphia City Council aims to review law enforcement's response to protests

Philadelphia City Council vote on a resolution Thursday to review law enforcement's response to citywide protests against racism and police brutality following instances of perceived excessive force from officers.

June 25, 2020 10:46am EDT
Philadelphia City Council preliminary budget approval includes major cuts to police funding

Philadelphia City Council preliminary budget approval includes major cuts to police funding

Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave its preliminary approval of the 2021 budget that slashes police funding by more than $33 million and pours resources into efforts to reduce poverty and back arts and culture programs.

June 18, 2020 6:18pm EDT
'Unacceptable': Philadelphia City Council demands end of weaponry used against protesters

'Unacceptable': Philadelphia City Council demands end of weaponry used against protesters

In a statement, council members said that tear gas and rubber bullets endanger the  public at large.

June 7, 2020 9:28am EDT
Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held virtually, officials announce

Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held virtually, officials announce

Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held June 28th through July 4th and will be entirely virtual, according to officials.

May 12, 2020 1:44pm EDT
Former Philadelphia mayor Goode calls for city apology in fatal 1985 bombing

Former Philadelphia mayor Goode calls for city apology in fatal 1985 bombing

Former mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr. said in an op-ed Sunday in the British newspaper the Guardian that “after 35 years it would be helpful for the healing of all involved, especially the victims of this terrible event.”

May 10, 2020 8:59pm EDT
Philadelphia City Council unveils poverty reduction plan

Philadelphia City Council unveils poverty reduction plan

A special committee released its poverty action plan with recommendations to address several areas including housing, education and guaranteed income.

March 3, 2020 5:34pm EST
Councilman introduces bill that would require safe injection sites to obtain community approval

Councilman introduces bill that would require safe injection sites to obtain community approval

Councilman Oh’s resolution condemns what he calls a “lack of transparency and community participation in the rollout of a proposed injection site in South Philadelphia.”

February 27, 2020 5:18pm EST
Man names potholes after Philadelphia city council president in hopes of getting them fixed

Man names potholes after Philadelphia city council president in hopes of getting them fixed

One Fishtown resident spray painted the city council president's name on the street in hopes of getting potholes fixed.

February 21, 2020 9:06pm EST
Appeals court rules in favor of Philadelphia’s salary history ban

Appeals court rules in favor of Philadelphia’s salary history ban

Employers in Philadelphia cannot ask job applicants for their salary history, a federal appeals court has ruled.

February 8, 2020 9:04am EST
City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, wife plead not guilty in federal corruption case

City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, wife plead not guilty in federal corruption case

Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson on Friday pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges after he and his wife, Dawn Chavous, who also pleaded not guilty, were indicted on federal corruption charges 

January 31, 2020 10:55pm EST
Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson indicted on federal corruption charges

Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson indicted on federal corruption charges

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson has been indicted on corruption charges, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

January 29, 2020 6:32pm EST
City council member pushes for rent control in Philadelphia

City council member pushes for rent control in Philadelphia

A city council member is pushing for rent control in an attempt to keep low-income families from being priced out. 

January 24, 2020 8:04pm EST
Local lawmaker hopes to combat gun violence in Philadelphia

Local lawmaker hopes to combat gun violence in Philadelphia

A local lawmaker is working to combat gun violence in Philadelphia by focusing on stronger gun laws.

January 23, 2020 8:51pm EST
New speed cameras to be installed on Roosevelt Boulevard

New speed cameras to be installed on Roosevelt Boulevard

On Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced details of the speed camera rollout on Roosevelt Boulevard.

January 14, 2020 1:34am EST
Philadelphia city council passes bill banning single-use plastic bags

Philadelphia city council passes bill banning single-use plastic bags

Philadelphia city council passed a bill Thursday that will ban retailers from giving customers single-use plastic bags. 

December 13, 2019 4:12pm EST
Philadelphia city councilman Kenyatta Johnson under federal investigation

Philadelphia city councilman Kenyatta Johnson under federal investigation

The city of Philadelphia has higher high-powered legal representatives to back councilman Kenyatta Johnson who is facing a federal investigation.

September 19, 2019 7:54pm EDT
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Curbside trash pickup resumes in Philly as District Council 33 members vote on new contract

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Driver of tractor-trailer cab that crashed off Delaware Memorial Bridge identified

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Front license plates in Pennsylvania would be required under lawmaker's new bill

Woman, 50, accused of attacking boyfriend with meat cleaver in Doylestown apartment

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