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These are all the meetings we have in "2017 Stated Meetings…" (part of the organization "Philadelphia City Co…"). Click into individual meeting pages to watch the recording and search or read the transcript.

14 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 14, 2017:

Councilman David Oh (At Large) makes remarks before the full Council vote on Bill No. 170963

Read the bill: http://bit.ly/2B1vttT
  • 11 participants
  • 35 minutes
councilmen
legislation
councilman
deliberation
councilwoman
council
citizens
jurisdictions
concerns
mayor
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14 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 14, 2017:

Councilwoman Cindy Bass delivers remarks before the full Council vote on her restaurant licensing bill, No. 170963

Read the bill: http://bit.ly/2B1vttT
  • 2 participants
  • 15 minutes
legislation
councilwoman
establishments
ordinances
philadelphian
amending
allowing
serving
concerns
oppose
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14 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 14, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Joseph M. Starinieri for his service as an educator and dedication for providing a quality education to underprivileged children.
Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2zEe2gQ
  • 10 participants
  • 10 minutes
councilman
principal
leader
joseph
superintendent
councilwoman
stahr
catholic
remarks
president
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14 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 14, 2017:

Floor debate before the full Council vote on Bill No. 170963

Read the bill: http://bit.ly/2B1vttT
  • 12 participants
  • 57 minutes
legislation
councilwoman
establishments
ordinances
stopping
administration
amending
councilmen
serving
concerns
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14 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 14, 2017:

Public comment before the full Council vote on Bill No. 170963

Read the bill: http://bit.ly/2B1vttT
  • 20 participants
  • 1:21 hours
testifying
judgment
councilmembers
legislation
clergy
remarks
convenors
come
taking
counsel
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7 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 7, 2017:

Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large) led a presentation (on behalf of Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) honoring, recognizing and congratulating Hazim Hardeman for being named a 2018 Rhodes Scholar.
Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/PHLHardeman
  • 9 participants
  • 8 minutes
scholar
councilman
prestigious
philadelphia
scholarship
temple
president
rhodes
hardiman
hazim
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7 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 7, 2017:

Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) led a presentation honoring Jim Gardner for his hard work and dedication in Philadelphia over the past 41 years.
Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2sVFgQZ
  • 7 participants
  • 15 minutes
councilman
gardner
philadelphians
news
leaders
jim
speaks
joe
elected
reynolds
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7 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 7, 2017:

Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) speaks on the wave of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations reported nationally and locally in recent months.
  • 1 participant
  • 1 minute
council
president
harassment
councilman
women
report
thank
congress
nonprofits
district
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7 Dec 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 7, 2017:

Invocation:
Given by Pastor Mark Novales of CityReach Church Philly, guest of Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)

Presentations:
Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) led a presentation honoring Jim Gardner for his hard work and dedication in Philadelphia over the past 41 years.
Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2sVFgQZ

Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large) led a presentation (on behalf of Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) honoring, recognizing and congratulating Hazim Hardeman for being named a 2018 Rhodes Scholar.
Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/PHLHardeman

Bills and Resolutions on Second reading and Final Passage:
170247, 170408, 171057, 171058, 171059, 171066, 171067, 171072, 170759, 170806, 170807, 171026, 171027, 171028, 171029, 171030, 171031, 171032, 171033, 171035, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, 170675, 170793, 170850, 170961, 160111, 160768, 170898, 170903, 170955, and 170849.
  • 16 participants
  • 2:03 hours
councilmen
church
leadership
councilmembers
civic
bless
philly
pastor
mayor
committee
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4 Dec 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 14, 2017:

Presentations:
Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) led a presentation declaring December 1st World AIDS Day in Philadelphia.
Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2jyUsM
  • 5 participants
  • 8 minutes
aids
philadelphia
councilmembers
awareness
commonwealth
participating
world
hiv
plan
stigma
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30 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 30, 2017:

Councilman Allan Domb (At Large) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Bernard "Bud" Newman, immediate past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, for his stewardship to the organization and his service to the Jewish Community of Greater Philadelphia.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2j2Gtzi
  • 13 participants
  • 10 minutes
councilman
honoring
philadelphia
leadership
jewish
generous
winston
bless
council
come
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30 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 30, 2017:

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome "Jerry" Mondesire, on the Occasion of the SUN's 25th Anniversary.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2Amx1Oz
  • 11 participants
  • 14 minutes
councilman
philadelphia
honor
sunday
newspaper
council
councilwoman
fellow
historic
opinions
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30 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 30, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Rhonda Willingham, president and founder of MenzFit, for aiding in the employment of thousands of men across the City, and for hosting the annual Philadelphia City Council "Who Wore It Best" fashion show.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2Br1JWd
  • 9 participants
  • 13 minutes
councilmembers
dressed
councilwoman
councilman
council
etiquette
citizens
gentlemen
mayor
colleagues
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30 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 30, 2017:

Councilman David Oh (At Large) introduces a resolution requesting the Mayor of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and the Governor of Pennsylvania to Act to restore control over the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its revenues to the City
of Philadelphia

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2Bn67FK
  • 2 participants
  • 4 minutes
philadelphia
authority
pennsylvania
parking
mayor
legislature
council
governor
unconstitutional
municipalities
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30 Nov 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 30, 2017.

Invocation:
Given by Pastor Shawn Hyska of First Presbyterian Church, guest of Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District)

Presentations:
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Rhonda Willingham, president and founder of MenzFit, for aiding in the employment of thousands of men across the City, and for hosting the annual Philadelphia City Council "Who Wore It Best" fashion show.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome "Jerry" Mondesire, on the Occasion of the SUN's 25th Anniversary.

Councilman Allan Domb (At Large) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Bernard "Bud" Newman, immediate past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, for his stewardship to the organization and his service to the Jewish Community of Greater Philadelphia.

Bills and resolutions on second reading and final passage:
170247, 170408, 171019, 171022, 171034, 170683-A, 170902-A, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, 170675, 170793, 170819, 170878, 170924, 170363, 170713, 170723, 170820, 170823, 170824, 170825, 170826, 170850, 170851, 170855, 170905, and 170961.
  • 20 participants
  • 1:44 hours
philadelphians
church
councilman
bless
citizens
prayer
convene
council
presbyterian
respectfully
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16 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 16, 2017:

Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) gives Dallas fans a bit of education in advance of Sunday's Eagles-Cowboys game.
  • 2 participants
  • <1 minute
philadelphians
taubenberger
dallas
councilmember
mifflin
eagles
philadelphia
dartie
important
football
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16 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 16, 2017:

Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) introduces a resolution honoring and recognizing Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and its work towards eliminating childhood cancer, and both Executive Committees of the 57th Ward of Philadelphia for holding a charity event to raise money and to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2zHIzy9
  • 3 participants
  • 1 minute
council
philadelphia
republican
charity
cancer
councilman
57th
committees
leaders
support
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16 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 16, 2017:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) led a presentation commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the November 17, 1967 Citywide Black Student Walkout, and honoring the continuing tradition of youth organizing and activism around education equity and racial justice in the City of Philadelphia.

Read the resolution: bit.ly/CWBSW67
  • 12 participants
  • 28 minutes
philadelphia
councilwoman
disobedience
leaders
racism
marched
walkout
history
solidarity
councilman
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16 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 16, 2017:

Activist Karen Asper-Jordan speaks at a presentation commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the November 17, 1967 Citywide Black Student Walkout.

Read the resolution: bit.ly/CWBSW67
  • 2 participants
  • 3 minutes
children
councilman
justice
spoke
schools
demonstration
enslaved
older
question
plead
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16 Nov 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 16, 2017:

Invocation:
Given by Pastor Terrence Griffith of the First African Baptist Church, guest of Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

Presentation:
Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) led a presentation commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the November 17, 1967 Citywide Black Student Walkout, and honoring the continuing tradition of youth organizing and activism around education equity and racial justice in the City of Philadelphia.

Read the resolution: bit.ly/CWBSW67
  • 17 participants
  • 1:54 hours
god
councilmembers
amen
church
bless
come
pray
leaders
pastor
respectfully
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2 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday. November 2, 2017:

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation recognizing and congratulating Comcast NBCUniversal for being honored as a 2017 Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, presented by the Secretary of Defense for their commitment to members of the military, veterans, and their families.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2gZdWcE
  • 8 participants
  • 10 minutes
comcast
council
nbcuniversal
nbc
councilwoman
duties
military
secretary
philadelphia
award
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2 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday. November 2, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2gHJC9I
  • 9 participants
  • 7 minutes
circus
soul
circuses
philadelphia
disney
attractions
gospel
universal
welcoming
concert
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2 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, November 2, 2017:

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) introduces a bill;

"Amending Sections 6-301 and 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, respectively, "Food Establishments" and "Licenses and Permits," to revise licensing requirements relating to food establishments, including requirements relating to restroom facilities, service and seating; all under certain terms and conditions."

The bill is designed to restrict so-called “Stop-n-go” stores.

Read the bill: http://bit.ly/2yr2AJt
  • 2 participants
  • 7 minutes
restaurants
ordinance
deli
establishments
amending
eat
allowed
philly
hoagies
ago
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2 Nov 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday. November 2, 2017:

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) led a presentation recognizing the service of Women Veterans in the United States of America and the Extraordinary Contributions of the Women Veterans Center.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2zDYTfF
  • 13 participants
  • 11 minutes
women
veterans
councilwoman
navy
military
president
served
nation
commander
woman
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2 Nov 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday. November 2, 2017:

Invocation:
Given by Pastor Dwaine Ross of Divine Destiny Community Fellowship, guest of Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District).

Presentation:
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) led a presentation recognizing the service of Women Veterans in the United States of America and the Extraordinary Contributions of the Women Veterans Center.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) lead a presentation recognizing and congratulating Comcast NBCUniversal for being honored as a 2017 Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, presented by the Secretary of Defense for their commitment to members of the military, veterans, and their families.

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level.

Bills and resolutions on second reading and final passage:
170247, 170408, 170907, 170934, 170936, 170943, 170948, 170950, 170683-A, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, and 170675
  • 18 participants
  • 1:43 hours
councilmembers
councilwoman
council
legislator
adjourn
approving
citizens
veterans
repeal
staffs
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26 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held October 26, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) led a presentation recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for her work inspiring, educating and outfitting under-served men. http://bit.ly/2h8YScQ
  • 5 participants
  • 6 minutes
councilmen
initiative
leaders
supported
counseled
role
given
honorees
man
humbled
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26 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held October 26, 2017:

Councilman David Oh (At Large) introduces an amendment to Chapter 9 Section 627 of the Philadelphia Code in response to reports that current enforcement of the ordinance has unfairly targeted Chinese-owned businesses.
  • 1 participant
  • 10 minutes
councilmembers
laws
ordinance
enforcement
legislative
discriminatory
regulations
amending
citizen
consideration
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26 Oct 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held October 26, 2017.

Invocation:
Given by Pastor Marquis Johns of North Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, guest of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District).

Presentation:
Councilman Derek Green (At Large) led a presentation recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for her work inspiring, educating and outfitting under-served men. http://bit.ly/2h8YScQ
  • 13 participants
  • 1:20 hours
councilmen
church
pastors
quorum
citizens
chairwoman
prayer
liberty
upholding
adjourn
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19 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 19, 2017:

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School, in collaboration with LiveConnections, on the release of FIRST VERSE, a student-led, original CD album of poetry set to music.

Read more: http://bit.ly/2i6yvHM
  • 11 participants
  • 16 minutes
councilman
council
councilwoman
principal
leadership
philadelphia
member
freeman
thank
hear
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19 Oct 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 19, 2017:

Invocation:
Given by Christian Pennachietti of third Baptist Church, guest of Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

Presentation:
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) led a presentation Honoring and recognizing the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School, in collaboration with LiveConnections, on the release of FIRST VERSE, a student-led, original CD album of poetry set to music

Read more: http://bit.ly/2i6yvHM

Bills and resolutions on final passage:
170247, 170408, 170641, 170880, 170882, 170883, 170884, 170887, 170890, 170891, 170892, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, 170675, 170683, 170720, 170802, 170792, and 170674.
  • 20 participants
  • 1:27 hours
councilmembers
council
councilman
church
citizens
blessing
pastors
leaders
chairman
respectfully
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12 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 12, 2017:

Councilman David Oh (At Large) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Greg Vernick as Winners of the 2017 James Beard Awards.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2g55l7L
  • 9 participants
  • 11 minutes
philadelphians
philadelphian
philadelphia
chefs
restaurateur
honors
award
famous
vernick
councilman
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12 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 12, 2017:

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) speaks on her resolution "Opposing the decision by the Trump Administration to roll back access to contraceptive coverage for female employees under the Affordable Care Act."

Read the resolution in full: http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BC-coverage_resolution.pdf
  • 1 participant
  • 2 minutes
contraception
objection
women
mandate
trump
elected
pennsylvania
revoke
suing
healthcare
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12 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 12, 2017:

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) speaks on a bill she co-sponsored with Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) authorizing a housing repair loan program to preserve existing affordable housing across Philadelphia.

Read more: http://phlcouncil.com/clarke-parker-dedicate-funding-affordable-home-repair-loan-program
  • 3 participants
  • 3 minutes
ordinance
philadelphia
appropriations
legislation
redevelopment
authority
authorizing
obligation
approving
homeowners
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12 Oct 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Invocation:
Larry Gallegar of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, guest of Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large)

Presentation:
Councilman David Oh (At Large) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Greg Vernick as Winners of the 2017 James Beard Awards.

Bills and resolutions on second reading and final passage:
170247, 170408, 170641, 170859, 170860, 170861, 170862, 170863, 170864, 170866, 170867, 170868, 170869, 170870, 170873, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, 170675, 170405, 170683, 170721, 161105, 170596, 170715, 170718, 170720, 170722, and 170802.
  • 18 participants
  • 1:25 hours
councilmembers
church
council
pastors
episcopal
leaders
temple
pray
counsel
respectfully
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5 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large) led a presentation declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and honoring the work of Women Against Abuse; Executive Director Jeannine L. Lisitski accepted.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2ghF6LC
  • 7 participants
  • 10 minutes
councilwoman
abuse
advocacy
philadelphians
violence
women
support
duties
month
domestic
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5 Oct 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation recognizing October 2017 as Manufacturing Month in the City of Philadelphia; Jonathan Todd, Director of Talent Development for the Philadelphia Department of Commerce accepts.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2wmVD7g
  • 8 participants
  • 11 minutes
philadelphians
philly
philadelphia
manufacturing
city
council
shipyard
month
delaware
responsibility
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5 Oct 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Invocation by Pastor Terry Davis of Christ Community Church of Philadelphia, guest of Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large)

Presentations:
Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large) led a presentation declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and honoring the work of Women Against Abuse; Executive Director Jeannine L. Lisitski accepted.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation recognizing October 2017 as Manufacturing Month in the City of Philadelphia; Jonathan Todd, Director of Talent Development for the Philadelphia Department of Commerce accepts.

Bills and Resolutions on second reading and final passage:
170247, 170408, 170641, 170828, 170829, 170834, 170835, 170519-A, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, and 170675.

https://phila.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx
  • 14 participants
  • 1:18 hours
church
councilmen
pastor
philadelphians
temple
prayer
bless
leadership
amen
chancellor
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28 Sep 2017

From the Stated Meeting held Thursday, September 28, 2017:

Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) calls for City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings on the problem of squatting in Philadelphia.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/2xMRgWw
  • 2 participants
  • 1 minute
squatters
homeless
housing
privileged
councilman
council
neighborhood
philadelphia
committee
owning
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28 Sep 2017

From the Stated Meeting held Thursday, September 28, 2017:

Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) speaks about the humanitarian crisis facing the 3.4 million American citizens in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

Read her resolution urging quick federal action to bring relief to the island: http://bit.ly/2fSk0n6
  • 1 participant
  • 6 minutes
fema
responders
puerto
officials
reprieve
governor
councilwoman
congressional
citizens
sufficient
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28 Sep 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, September 28, 2017:

Reverend Luis Cortés, Jr., CEO of Esperanza and former Councilman Angel Ortiz speak during the Public Comment period about the humanitarian crisis affecting the 3.4 Million Americans in Puerto Rico.
  • 2 participants
  • 9 minutes
ricans
puerto
philadelphia
rico
fema
emergency
ortiz
citizens
congress
councilwoman
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28 Sep 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Invocation:
Shane Claiborne of The Simple Way, guest of Councilman David Oh (At Large)

Presentation:
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 2 through October 6, 2017 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community.

www.phlcouncil.com
  • 20 participants
  • 1:54 hours
prayers
praying
welcomes
greetings
thanked
amen
citizens
church
blessed
ricans
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21 Sep 2017

From the Stated Meeting held Thursday, September 21, 2017:

Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) outlines the combined impact that fiscal and natural disasters have had on the people and infrastructure of Puerto Rico. She also discusses the planned local efforts to provide relief to those in need in the areas ravaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
  • 1 participant
  • 3 minutes
ricans
puerto
councilwoman
maria
rally
philadelphia
porto
preparedness
thank
governor
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21 Sep 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City held Thursday, September 21, 2017.

Invocation by Reverend Robin Hynicka of Arch Street United Methodist Church, gust of Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)

Presentation:
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation honoring Bernice Dapaah, founder of Ghana Bamboo Bikes.

www.phlcouncil.com
  • 20 participants
  • 1:33 hours
philadelphians
councilmembers
citizens
mayor
church
constitutions
authority
sanctuary
convening
amen
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14 Sep 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Invocation by:
Sister Ann Provost of the Sisters of Mercy, guest of Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

www.phlcouncil.com
  • 19 participants
  • 1:59 hours
councilmen
councilmembers
council
councilwoman
citizens
elected
authority
respectfully
approving
church
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22 Jun 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 22, 2017:

Invocation by Reverend Gregory Ross of Thankful Baptist Church, guest of Councilman Derek Green (At Large).

Presentations:
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Cheryl Lee on the occasion of her retirement from Laborers' Local #332.

Agenda:
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 170247, 170408, 170608, 170629, 170630, 170631, 170632, 170633, 170634, 170635, 170637, 170638, 170639, 170640, 170641, 170644, 170645, 170646, 170647, 170648, 170649, 170650, 170655, 170657, 170658, 170659, 170660, 170661, 170306-A, 170474-A, 170559-A, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, 170357, 170553, 170206, 160839, 161104, 170162, 170192, 170266, 170398, 170399, 170402, 170403, 170404, 170406, 170428, 170430, 170436, 170463, 170465, 170468, 170469, 170476, 170495, 170496, 170498, 170500, 170501, 170503, 170504, 170512, 170516, 170558, 170287, 170358, 170397, 170437, 170506, 170507, 170508, 170511, 170513, 170557, 170593, 170594, 170595, 170464, 161111, and 170470.
  • 19 participants
  • 2:47 hours
councilmembers
councilors
councilwoman
councilor
elected
commend
leaders
come
adjourn
secretary
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15 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 15, 2017:

Council members Reynolds Brown, Gym and Blackwell discuss Councilman Derek Green's resolution:

"Calling upon the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution IU 7: Alternative Special Education Program for students with disabilities in grades K through 12 that seeks to establish a new segregated school for certain students with disabilities, and to insist that the School District provide quality, inclusive education to every child."

Read more: http://bit.ly/2rS1I8K
  • 5 participants
  • 5 minutes
disabilities
disability
councils
councilman
segregated
district
proposal
committee
citizens
approved
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15 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 15, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) introduces a resolution:

"Calling upon the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution IU 7: Alternative Special Education Program for students with disabilities in grades K through 12 that seeks to establish a new segregated school for certain students with disabilities, and to insist that the School District provide quality, inclusive education to every child."

Read more: http://bit.ly/2rS1I8K
  • 3 participants
  • 2 minutes
disabilities
disability
segregated
councils
district
proposal
citizens
committee
commission
approve
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15 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 15, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing the heroism of Brent "Rudy" Edwards that occurred on the morning of Saturday, May 27, 2017, when he rescued his 1-year-old nephew from a fire in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.

Read more: http://bit.ly/2rD9nL2
  • 8 participants
  • 8 minutes
rudy
heroes
councilman
courage
overcome
overbrook
edwards
brett
following
nephew
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15 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 15, 2017:

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the Mastery Charter School North women's basketball team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Public League Championship title.
  • 10 participants
  • 7 minutes
councilwoman
commend
council
mastery
dedication
charter
sisters
honor
philadelphia
pumas
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15 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 15, 2017:

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Wanda D. Paul for her extraordinary dedication, tireless advocacy and lifetime of service for the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.

Read more: http://bit.ly/2rjtCPd
  • 7 participants
  • 10 minutes
philadelphians
councilwoman
citizens
hospitality
mayor
leadership
chairmen
enjoy
paul
conventions
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15 Jun 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 15, 2017:

Invocation given by Rev. Terrence Griffith, Pastor of the First African Baptist Church, guest of Councilman Allan Domb (At Large)

Presentations:
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the Mastery Charter School North women's basketball team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Public League Championship title.

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Wanda D. Paul for her extraordinary dedication, tireless advocacy and lifetime of service for the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing the heroism of Brent "Rudy" Edwards that occurred on the morning of Saturday, May 27, 2017, when he rescued his 1-year-old nephew from a fire in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 170247, 170408, 170599, 170602, 170603, 170604, 170608, 170609, 170611, 170196-A, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170241, 170242, 170306, 170289, 170195, 170197, 170432, 170433, 170434, 170438, 170515, 170519, 170555, 170204, 170401, 170564, 170012, 170357, 170359, 170360, 170361, 170362, 170400, 170435, 170461, 170462, 170466, 170472, 170473, 170474, 170475, 170497, 170499, 170509, 170510, 170518, 170554, 170556, 170561, 170562, 170565, 170566, 170366, and 170514
  • 15 participants
  • 2:12 hours
councilmen
ministers
citizens
leaders
church
prayer
god
benediction
come
reconvene
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8 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Floor discussion of Resolution No. 170854, introduced by Councilman David Oh (At Large): http://bit.ly/2rSr87r
  • 11 participants
  • 23 minutes
councilmembers
legislature
elected
decision
votes
veto
harrisburg
governor
tax
disagree
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8 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation on behalf of Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) honoring and recognizing Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their outstanding work throughout the Strawberry Mansion Community.
  • 6 participants
  • 12 minutes
mansion
strawberry
president
councilwoman
rachael
community
upshur
attended
philadelphia
counselor
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8 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) speaks on a resolution to create a Special Committee on Gun Violence to coordinate and examine prevention strategies.

Read the resolution: http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/060817-Special-Committee-on-Gun-Violence-Prevention.pdf

Read more: http://phlcouncil.com/special-committee-of-city-council-to-examine-coordinate-gun-violence-prevention
  • 3 participants
  • 3 minutes
committees
council
councilman
philadelphia
shootings
violence
citywide
president
authorizing
leadership
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8 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation honoring Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 180th Founders Day celebration.
  • 6 participants
  • 10 minutes
cheney
alumni
president
college
leadership
council
founders
esteemed
blackwell
pennsylvania
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8 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) introduces a resolution urging the President of the United States to recommit and join with the Council of the City of Philadelphia in affirming Its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.

Read more: http://bit.ly/2rXhYZN
  • 1 participant
  • 3 minutes
councilwoman
sustainability
citizens
councilman
president
committee
decision
resolutions
important
conscientious
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8 Jun 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Public comment on Resolution No. 170854, introduced by Councilman David Oh (At Large): http://bit.ly/2rSr87r
  • 7 participants
  • 14 minutes
philly
philadelphian
philadelphia
headquartered
city
companies
commonwealth
bid
decision
revenue
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8 Jun 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, June 8, 2017:

Invocation by Reverend Steven Wetzel, Chaplain of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5, guest of Councilman Brian O'Neill (10th District)

Presentations:
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation on behalf of Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) honoring and recognizing Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their outstanding work throughout the Strawberry Mansion Community.

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell also led a presentation honoring Cheyney University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 180th Founders Day celebration.

Bills and Resolutions for on second reading and final passage:
170247, 170408, 170572, 170573, 170574, 170575, 170576, 170577, 170581, 170583, 170584, 160007, 160248, 160720, 170285, 170241, 170242, 170306, 170289, 170195, 170196, 170197, 170198, 170199, and 170200.
  • 20 participants
  • 2:30 hours
councilmen
councilmembers
chaplain
mayor
citizens
church
philadelphians
convening
approving
esteemed
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25 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 25, 2017:

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation recognizing and observing May 1 through May 5, 2017 as "Construction Safety Week" in the City of Philadelphia.
  • 6 participants
  • 11 minutes
construction
council
councilwoman
councilman
philadelphia
workers
safety
inspections
city
supporting
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25 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 25, 2017:

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing Imhotep Charter men's basketball team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Public League Championship title.
  • 7 participants
  • 8 minutes
council
honors
philadelphia
admiration
people
team
medal
good
tip
going
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25 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 25, 2017:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) introduces an ordinance to
require the provision of coverage of egg freezing, in vitro fertilization and related procedures under City health insurance plans.

Read the ordinance: http://bit.ly/2rBQjh5
  • 2 participants
  • 3 minutes
councilmember
council
philadelphians
women
approved
care
ordinance
pregnancy
families
lgbtq
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25 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 25, 2017:

Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District) recognizing and honoring American Bible Society on the occasion of its 200th Anniversary.
  • 6 participants
  • 11 minutes
bible
bibles
founding
church
testaments
ministries
history
liberty
america
societies
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25 May 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 25, 2017:

Invocation by Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem of the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence, guest of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District).

Presentations:
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing Imhotep Charter men's basketball team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Public League Championship title.

Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District) recognizing and honoring American Bible Society on the occasion of its 200th Anniversary.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation recognizing and observing May 1 through May 5, 2017 as "Construction Safety Week" in the City of Philadelphia.
  • 17 participants
  • 1:38 hours
councilmen
council
councilmember
councilwoman
citizens
leadership
prayer
muslim
respectful
minister
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18 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 18, 2017:

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation honoring the Saint Hubert's Bowling Team on Winning the 2017 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.

Councilman Bobby Henon led a presentation honoring the Saint Hubert High School Cheerleading Team on Winning the National High School Cheerleading Championship.
  • 9 participants
  • 16 minutes
hubert
councilmembers
bowling
catholic
commend
cheers
mary
champs
sisterhood
league
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18 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 18, 2017:

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Quaker City Alumnae Chapter's Social Action Committee on the occasion of the fourteenth year of Delta Days at City Council.
  • 12 participants
  • 17 minutes
councilwoman
sorority
council
women
leaders
members
citizens
suffrage
philadelphia
theta
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18 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 18, 2017:

Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker (9th District) speaks on the effects of bullying on schoolchildren in the wake of the suicide of a young Germantown boy.

Story: http://6abc.com/news/mom-says-bullying-led-to-10-year-old-sons-death/1986682/
  • 1 participant
  • 4 minutes
bullying
bully
councilman
malik
harassed
students
crisis
district
president
lgbtq
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18 May 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 18, 2017:

Invocation by Pastor William J. Scott III of Harold O. Davis Baptist Church, guest of Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)

Presentations:
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Quaker City Alumnae Chapter's Social Action Committee on the occasion of the fourteenth year of Delta Days at City Council.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation honoring the Saint Hubert's Bowling Team on Winning the 2017 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.

Councilman Bobby Henon led a presentation honoring the Saint Hubert High School Cheerleading Team on Winning the National High School Cheerleading Championship.
  • 16 participants
  • 1:35 hours
councilmembers
councilman
councilwoman
council
church
leaders
citizens
philadelphian
greetings
attend
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11 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 11, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation on behalf of Council President Clarke (5th District) honoring, congratulating and recognizing Julia R. Masterman School Students for Being Crowned World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition.

Support Masterman's Team: https://www.gofundme.com/masterman-odyssey-of-the-mind
  • 13 participants
  • 11 minutes
minds
mind
odyssey
challenging
powers
represent
masterman
julii
students
councilman
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11 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 11, 2017:

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation honoring Father Judge High School students Jack Flynn and Dylan Feby for their heroic actions on February 7, 2017.
  • 9 participants
  • 11 minutes
responders
emergency
paramedics
responded
cpr
councilman
people
honoring
come
story
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11 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 11, 2017:

Councilman Bobby Henon led a presentation honoring the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) on the occasion of their 15th Anniversary.
  • 6 participants
  • 13 minutes
councilmember
councilor
councilman
council
clip
councilwoman
politicians
community
members
recently
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11 May 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 11, 2017:

Invocation
Joseph Howenstein of the Frankford Monthly Meeting, guest of Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District);

Presentations:
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation on behalf of Council President Clarke (5th District) honoring, congratulating and recognizing Julia R. Masterman School Students for Being Crowned World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) led a presentation honoring Father Judge High School students Jack Flynn and Dylan Feby for their heroic actions on February 7, 2017.

Councilman Bobby Henon led a presentation honoring the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) on the occasion of their 15th Anniversary.
  • 20 participants
  • 2:18 hours
quakers
councilmen
worship
attended
conversation
constitutions
humbling
speeches
privilege
adjourn
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4 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 4, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) speaks on the passage of Bill No. 170334:

Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” by adding a provision authorizing the Commission on Human Relations to order a respondent to cease operations as a remedial measure, under certain terms and conditions.
  • 1 participant
  • 2 minutes
philadelphia
legislation
ordinance
discrimination
council
fairness
commission
residents
brotherly
considering
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4 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 4, 2017:

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) speaks on his Resolution No. 170413 - Urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to reject Senate Bill No. 383, which would permit school personnel to carry concealed firearms in schools.

More about PA Senate Bill No. 383: http://bit.ly/2pO5xOD
  • 4 participants
  • 8 minutes
legislature
school
senate
pennsylvania
armed
generals
councilman
advisory
passes
383
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4 May 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 4, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Gina Snyder on 14 years as Executive Director of East Falls Development Corporation.

www.phlcouncil.com
  • 6 participants
  • 11 minutes
councilman
council
mayor
residents
citywide
philadelphia
neighborhoods
district
advocate
gina
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4 May 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 4, 2017.

Invocation by Pastor Danette M. Ray of Kingdom Life Christian Center, guest of Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District).

Presentation:
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring Gina Snyder on 14 years as Executive Director of East Falls Development Corporation.

www.phlcouncil.com
  • 11 participants
  • 1:39 hours
councilmembers
council
councilor
councilwoman
mayor
citizens
church
leadership
pray
graciously
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27 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 27, 2017:

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson led a presentation welcoming the National Football League (NFL) Draft to the City of Philadelphia and commemorating the first ever NFL Draft, which took place in the City on February 8, 1936.

Accepting on behalf of the National Football League: former Eagles OT and US Congressman Jon Runyan, former Eagles LB Garry Cobb, and NFL ‎Senior Vice President Peter O'Reilly.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/PHLNFLDraft17
  • 6 participants
  • 16 minutes
councilors
councilmember
councilman
nfl
runyan
draft
colleague
cobb
johnson
philadelphia
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27 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 27, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led presentation acknowledging and commending the University of Pennsylvania, LF Driscoll, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for their establishment of the PennAssist Program-Bridging the Gap from High School to Building Trades, an unprecedented effort to promote and support City youth in their pursuit of careers in the building trades.
  • 19 participants
  • 18 minutes
councilwoman
councilman
council
harrisburg
philadelphians
citywide
pennsylvania
residents
district
blackwell
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27 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 27, 2017:

Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing the career of Judith Bernstein-Baker in service to Philadelphia's vibrant community of immigrants and refugees.
  • 9 participants
  • 18 minutes
councilwoman
philadelphians
council
judith
mayor
highest
citizens
supportive
leadership
outreach
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27 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 27, 2017:

Pastor William Brawner of Haven Peniel United Methodist Church, guest of Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District, delivers the invocation before Council.
  • 2 participants
  • 2 minutes
pastor
worship
church
lord
god
praise
amen
guest
gracious
come
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27 Apr 2017

The Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Invocation given by Pastor William Brawner of Haven Peniel United Methodist Church, guest of Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District);

Presentations:
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson led a presentation welcoming the National Football League (NFL) Draft to the City of Philadelphia and commemorating the first ever NFL Draft, which took place in the City on February 8, 1936.

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led presentation acknowledging and commending the University of Pennsylvania, LF Driscoll, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for their establishment of the PennAssist Program-Bridging the Gap from High School to Building Trades, an unprecedented effort to promote and support City youth in their pursuit of careers in the building trades.

Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez led presentation honoring and recognizing the career of Judith Bernstein-Baker in service to Philadelphia's vibrant community of immigrants and refugees.
  • 20 participants
  • 2:12 hours
pastors
church
welcoming
chairman
lord
commend
come
council
amen
attend
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20 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) leads presentation recognizing Philadelphia CeaseFire for their ongoing violence-reduction efforts in the City of Philadelphia.
  • 11 participants
  • 15 minutes
ceasefire
ceasefires
philadelphia
councilman
council
councilwoman
mayors
nonprofit
homicides
residents
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20 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Councilman Brian O'Neill (10th District) leads presentation in solemn recognition of the week of April 23 to 30, 2017 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs Who Perished During The Holocaust.
  • 4 participants
  • 9 minutes
holocaust
semitism
synagogues
jews
commemoration
philadelphia
citizens
councilman
martyrs
speak
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20 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Councilman Mark Squilla (2nd District) welcomes Mastery Charter student Kyle Nelson, and students from Eliza B. Kirkbride Elementary School to Council.

Nelson, who aspires to studying political science in college, was shadowing the Councilman for the day while the Kirkbride students were present to remind Council members of the importance of arts funding in our schools.
  • 2 participants
  • 2 minutes
council
councilman
students
civic
philly
attending
project
leader
funding
thank
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20 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) leads presentation recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the outstanding career of Belinda Ann Mayo for her devotion and dedication to providing access to low-income housing throughout the City Of Philadelphia.
  • 8 participants
  • 14 minutes
councilwoman
mayor
councilman
philadelphia
neighborhoods
belinda
revitalization
nonprofit
bureaucrat
discrimination
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6 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 6, 2017:

Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large) speaks on the legal challenge to Bill No. 160840 by the Chamber of Commerce.
The bill bans inquiries into job applicants' salary histories and was signed into law in December 2016.

Read the bill: http://bit.ly/PHLSalaryHist
  • 1 participant
  • 5 minutes
councilwoman
council
employers
law
lawsuit
hearings
chamber
prohibit
opposition
majority
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6 Apr 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, April 6, 2017:

Councilman Johnson (2nd District) speaks on Resolution No. 170318

"Urging the Pennsylvania state legislature to reject H.B. 741, which seeks to reintroduce certain mandatory minimum sentences in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
  • 3 participants
  • 3 minutes
legislature
council
councilman
pennsylvania
sentencing
philadelphia
justice
reform
advocating
report
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30 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 30, 2017:

Following the first two days of FY2018 Budget Hearings in Council, Councilman Allan Domb (At Large) warns that the city's personnel expenses are moving in the wrong direction.
  • 1 participant
  • 1 minute
wages
illinois
costs
percent
hiring
concern
benefits
city
fringe
handout
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30 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 30, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) led a presentation honoring and celebrating Henry H. Houston Elementary School on the occasion of its student-created album, "A Day in My Life," being placed on the first-round ballot for a Grammy Award nomination in the category of "Best Children's Album."

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/GreenHHES
  • 7 participants
  • 8 minutes
philadelphia
houston
henry
day
councilman
schools
life
honoring
grammy
hear
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30 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 30, 2017:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) led a presentation declaring March 31st Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/GymTDV17
  • 11 participants
  • 15 minutes
transgender
transphobic
councilwoman
lgbtq
councilman
council
trans
philadelphia
justice
activists
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30 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 30, 2017:

Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) speaks on reactions to the federal government's proposed treatment of "sanctuary cities" like Philadelphia.
  • 1 participant
  • 6 minutes
councilmember
philadelphia
council
harrisburg
mayor
municipal
constitution
legislators
supporting
sanctuary
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23 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 23, 2017:

Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) discusses the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the potential economic impact of its repeal.
  • 1 participant
  • 3 minutes
medicaid
pennsylvania
harrisburg
aca
legislation
repeal
healthcare
care
decisions
vote
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23 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) led a presentation honoring and recognizing the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for its contributions to the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and congratulating the Chapter for its 100th Anniversary.
  • 9 participants
  • 12 minutes
fraternal
members
honor
council
sisterly
leadership
pennsylvania
eastern
grand
support
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23 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 23, 2017.

In observing the 15th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Community Life Improvement Programs aka Philly CLIP, Councilman Brian O'Neill (10th District) gives credit to former Mayor John Street for his role in the creation of the program.
  • 2 participants
  • 4 minutes
mayor
councilman
residents
neighborhood
initiative
community
president
improvement
institutionalized
did
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23 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) led a presentation honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 31st Anniversary of the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon and for the organization's commitment to the educational, political and economic empowerment of African American women throughout the City of Philadelphia.
  • 9 participants
  • 9 minutes
councilwoman
women
madam
leaders
council
coalition
pennsylvania
loretta
members
privilege
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9 Mar 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, March 9, 2017:

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) leads presentation honoring Barney Boyce on being named Grand Marshall of the 2017 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District) leads presentation honoring Barney Boyce on being named Grand Marshall of the 2017 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade.

http://www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com
  • 11 participants
  • 21 minutes
council
irish
parade
speak
applaud
ceremony
honor
nation
patrick
veterans
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23 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 23, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) speaks on a resolution he introduced with Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) to create a Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform that will be tasked with streamlining the City’s regulatory environment.

More info: http://phlcouncil.com/clarke-green-clean-up-city-regulations
  • 2 participants
  • 2 minutes
council
councilman
legislation
reform
commend
leadership
committee
stakeholders
regarding
harrisburg
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23 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 23, 2017:

Councilman David Oh (At Large) leads a presentation recognizing and honoring the 2016 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage.
  • 6 participants
  • 15 minutes
philly
philadelphia
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councilwoman
councilman
performances
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judges
grammys
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23 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 23, 2017:

Councilman David Oh (At Large) makes remarks on proposed changes to US Immigration policies and actions regarding resident aliens.
  • 1 participant
  • 2 minutes
immigration
deportation
policy
considered
america
security
legal
countries
alarmed
community
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23 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 23, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) led a presentation recognizing February, 2017 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. Juilo Padilla of the School District and Philadelphia and CTE students from Mastbaum HS accepting. Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District), an alumna of Mastbaum, also joined in the presentation.
  • 10 participants
  • 10 minutes
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councilmember
philadelphia
attend
warned
cte
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graduate
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23 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 23, 2017:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) and Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) react to remarks made by Pennsylvania State Senator John Eichelberger (PA 30th District) about inner city school students earlier in the week at a town hall.
  • 3 participants
  • 3 minutes
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councilman
senator
council
legislature
harrisburg
concerns
leadership
bias
comments
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23 Feb 2017

Art Sanctuary and Philadelphia City Council Leadership Presents: The Fifth Annual African American History Month Program

Pieces from the Past: Voices Heroic Women in Civil Rights

Featuring:
Hope Church School Choir
Sistahs Laying Down Hands
Jayda Hepburn, Mighty Writers
  • 14 participants
  • 30 minutes
councilwoman
council
councilman
visit
capitol
come
thank
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16 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 16, 2017:

Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large) speaks on the importance of immigration.
  • 1 participant
  • 2 minutes
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refugee
americans
protest
internment
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today
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16 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 16, 2017:

Councilman Allan Domb (At Large) leads a presentation honoring and recognizing Joan C. Mazzotti for her exceptional leadership and dedication over the last 16 years as the Executive Director of Philadelphia Futures.
  • 10 participants
  • 15 minutes
futures
councilwoman
executive
citizens
attend
missouri
joe
gone
coffee
generously
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16 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 16, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) led a presentation honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: Heshimu Jaramogi, Ukee Washington, Rick Williams, Ducis Rogers and Lady B, who are leaders in the arena of radio, print and television journalism in Philadelphia, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
  • 11 participants
  • 24 minutes
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councilman
councilwoman
council
history
leaders
honorees
old
fellow
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9 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 9, 2017:

Invocation by Pastor Douglas M. Carpenter, Sr. of Philadelphia Prayer, Praise, and Worship Center Church, guest of Councilman Derek Green (At Large).
  • 2 participants
  • 3 minutes
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prayer
councilman
bless
blessed
pastor
worship
god
amen
invocation
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2 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 2, 2017:

Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell (3rd District) leads a presentation honoring Dr. Arthur C. Evans for his service to the city on the occasion of his departure from the Philadelphia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services.
  • 12 participants
  • 14 minutes
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philadelphians
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mayors
administrations
evans
sir
speaks
disability
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2 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 2, 2017:

-Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) leads a presentation honoring Philadelphia Fire Department Battalion Chief Joaquin Enrique Colon, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.
  • 6 participants
  • 13 minutes
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councilwoman
councilman
commend
chief
responders
deputy
superiors
hispanics
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2 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 2, 2017:

-Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) leads a presentation honoring the African-American Children's Book Project: http://bit.ly/AACBookFair2017
  • 10 participants
  • 19 minutes
book
authors
reading
readers
literacy
councilwoman
wonderful
children
esteemed
februari
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2 Feb 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 2, 2017:

Rabbi Daniel Grodnitzky of the Chabad House for Students, guest of Councilman Allan Domb (At Large), leads the invocation.
  • 2 participants
  • 3 minutes
godliness
leaders
goodliness
bless
council
philadelphian
wisdom
rabbi
fellowship
brotherly
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 26, 2017:

Stating that it was something he had never done before during his time as Council President, Darrell Clarke (5th District), stepped off the speaker's podium and took a desk on the floor to comment on the progress of the Philly Land Bank.

For more on Clarke's concerns about the Land Bank, read his op-ed on the Land Bank here: http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20170123_Clarke__Time_for_moratorium_on_sales_of_vacant__tax-delinquent_land.html?mobi=true
  • 1 participant
  • 6 minutes
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council
councillors
citizens
elected
mayor
stakeholders
representative
concerns
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 26, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) leads a presentation recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the occasion of the 106th annual Founders' Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

www.phlcouncil.com
  • 8 participants
  • 9 minutes
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kappa
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fraternal
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 26, 2017:

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) introduced a resolution recognizing the efforts of the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Coalition and declaring February 2017 as a “Month of Peace” in the City of Philadelphia.

He speaks on his resolution and on the efforts of the Coalition to reduce incidents of violence in the City.
  • 3 participants
  • 2 minutes
violence
advocacy
februari
coalition
community
month
government
favor
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peace
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 26, 2017:

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) introduced a resolution recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in Philadelphia.

Here she speaks about incidents of trafficking in Philadelphia and coordinated efforts to end it.

More info: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign
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  • 2 minutes
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awareness
pimps
country
need
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 26, 2017:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) introduced a resolution Declaring January 30th, 2017, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/PHLKorematsu
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  • 3 minutes
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convictions
council
honor
respectfully
history
racism
liberties
continued
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 26, 2017:

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) leads a special presentation honoring Charisse Lillie on the occasion of her retirement from the Comcast Foundation.
  • 10 participants
  • 14 minutes
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philadelphian
councilman
leadership
president
politics
honorable
member
professor
charice
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26 Jan 2017

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held January 26, 2017:

The invocation is given by Fr. William J. Chiriaco of St. Anselm Parish, guest of Councilman BRian O'Neill (10th District)
  • 2 participants
  • 6 minutes
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mayor
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citizens
parish
holy
pastor
amen
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9 Feb 2016

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 9, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District) speaks on his resolution urging the PA Legislature to to reevaluate and increase the fines and penalties for passing a stopped trolley, in light of continued incidents of pedestrian related deaths in the City of Philadelphia.
  • 1 participant
  • 4 minutes
fatalities
traffic
prosecuted
safety
penalties
govern
philadelphia
reckless
endangerment
hit
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9 Feb 2016

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 9, 2017:

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) speaks on the Senate's rebuke of Senator Elizabeth Warren, the emergence of #LetLizSpeak and the importance of political dialogue.
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  • 3 minutes
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debate
elected
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hearings
listen
speak
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9 Feb 2016

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 9, 2017:

Councilmembers David Oh (At Large), Al Taubenberger (At Large), Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District), and María Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) have a dialogue about the Cindy Bass' resolution on the President's Executive Order on Immigration.

Read the resolution: http://bit.ly/BassResEO
  • 8 participants
  • 11 minutes
councilwoman
council
councilman
elected
constitutionality
legislative
opinions
citizen
president
condemning
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