16 Feb 2023
Read more about this proposed legislation: https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-introduces-charter-change-legislation-to-create-office-of-chief-public-safety-director-to-coordinate-public-safety-efforts/
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
28 Nov 2022
City Council welcomed four new members to Council on Monday as the newcomers, elected in special elections this month to fill vacancies, were all sworn in before family and friends in Council Chambers at City Hall.
The four new members of Council sworn in today are:
Councilmember At Large James Harrity, 50, a resident of Kensington and former aide to State Senator Sharif Street.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, 52, a resident of Northwood and former Chief of Staff to Councilmember Maria Quiñones Sánchez. Lozada will represent the 7th Council District.
Councilmember Anthony Phillips, 33, a resident of Mt. Airy, and founder of the nonprofit Youth Action. Phillips was elected to represent the 9th Council District.
Councilmember At Large Sharon Vaughn, 58, a resident of Feltonville, and former Chief of Staff to Councilmember Derek Green.
https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-welcomes-four-new-members-in-swearing-in-ceremony/
The four new members of Council sworn in today are:
Councilmember At Large James Harrity, 50, a resident of Kensington and former aide to State Senator Sharif Street.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, 52, a resident of Northwood and former Chief of Staff to Councilmember Maria Quiñones Sánchez. Lozada will represent the 7th Council District.
Councilmember Anthony Phillips, 33, a resident of Mt. Airy, and founder of the nonprofit Youth Action. Phillips was elected to represent the 9th Council District.
Councilmember At Large Sharon Vaughn, 58, a resident of Feltonville, and former Chief of Staff to Councilmember Derek Green.
https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-welcomes-four-new-members-in-swearing-in-ceremony/
- 11 participants
- 34 minutes
28 Mar 2022
Via 6abc Action News:
Mayor Kenney, City Council Announce New Violence Prevention Community Resources and 211 Hotline
Read more: https://phlcouncil.com/mayor-kenney-city-council-announce-new-violence-prevention-community-resources-211-hotline/
Mayor Kenney, City Council Announce New Violence Prevention Community Resources and 211 Hotline
Read more: https://phlcouncil.com/mayor-kenney-city-council-announce-new-violence-prevention-community-resources-211-hotline/
- 6 participants
- 2 minutes
21 Mar 2022
- 12 participants
- 48 minutes
30 Nov 2021
Via 6abc Action News:
More Info: https://phlcouncil.com/philadelphia-city-council-to-invest-over-3-million-in-local-arts-community/
More Info: https://phlcouncil.com/philadelphia-city-council-to-invest-over-3-million-in-local-arts-community/
- 2 participants
- <1 minute
14 Oct 2021
Via 6abc Action News:
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) discusses passage of his driving equality legislation.
More here: https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-approves-councilmember-thomas-driving-equality-bills/
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) discusses passage of his driving equality legislation.
More here: https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-approves-councilmember-thomas-driving-equality-bills/
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- 3 minutes
25 Jun 2021
Via 6abc:
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) introduces Driving Equality bill.
More info: https://phlcouncil.com/councilmember-thomas-introduces-driving-equality-agenda/
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) introduces Driving Equality bill.
More info: https://phlcouncil.com/councilmember-thomas-introduces-driving-equality-agenda/
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
25 Jun 2021
Via CBS Philly:
Council gives final approval to the FY2022 municipal budget.
Council gives final approval to the FY2022 municipal budget.
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
4 Mar 2021
From NBC 10 3-4-2021
Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) speaks to NBC 10's Lauren Mayk about the vaccine contract reform ordinance passed by Council.
Read the ordinance: https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4789068&GUID=062DEAFE-6E4E-4A0E-A06A-F8C4E900462D&Options=ID|Text|&Search=210082
Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) speaks to NBC 10's Lauren Mayk about the vaccine contract reform ordinance passed by Council.
Read the ordinance: https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4789068&GUID=062DEAFE-6E4E-4A0E-A06A-F8C4E900462D&Options=ID|Text|&Search=210082
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
23 Feb 2021
Via 6abc:
Philadelphia City Councilmembers At-Large Isaiah Thomas and Katherine Gilmore Richardson have created a $1 million grant called "Illuminate the Arts" as part of the city council's $25 million New Normal Budget Act which prioritizes recovery for jobs and economic prosperity throughout the pandemic.
More info:
https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-announces-1m-in-arts-and-culture-grants/
Philadelphia City Councilmembers At-Large Isaiah Thomas and Katherine Gilmore Richardson have created a $1 million grant called "Illuminate the Arts" as part of the city council's $25 million New Normal Budget Act which prioritizes recovery for jobs and economic prosperity throughout the pandemic.
More info:
https://phlcouncil.com/city-council-announces-1m-in-arts-and-culture-grants/
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
21 Nov 2020
From NBC 10:
The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium performed a record 700 free coronavirus tests on Saturday at the Liacouras Center this Saturday.
The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium performed a record 700 free coronavirus tests on Saturday at the Liacouras Center this Saturday.
- 2 participants
- <1 minute
12 Nov 2020
Via Comcast Newsmakers
Derek S. Green (D), Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large, discusses past funding cuts to the city’s mental health programs and his concerns about how the state’s current financial challenges may lead to further reductions in state allocations to the city.
Recorded 11/12/2020
Derek S. Green (D), Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large, discusses past funding cuts to the city’s mental health programs and his concerns about how the state’s current financial challenges may lead to further reductions in state allocations to the city.
Recorded 11/12/2020
- 2 participants
- 6 minutes
27 Oct 2020
From CBS Philly:
The Philadelphia City Commissioners led a tour for Mayor Jim Kenney, Council President Darrell Clarke, and other local officials to highlight the preparations for the sorting and counting of mail-in ballots at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Election Day.
The Philadelphia City Commissioners led a tour for Mayor Jim Kenney, Council President Darrell Clarke, and other local officials to highlight the preparations for the sorting and counting of mail-in ballots at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Election Day.
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
2 Oct 2020
A message from Councilmember Cindy Bass on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
20 Aug 2020
Governor Tom Wolf, Mayor Jim Kenney, and Councilmember Derek Green announced today the completion of a solar installation on the roof of the “SoNo” development at 5th and Spring Garden. The SoNo solar project is the first multi-tenant commercial solar project in the Commonwealth. The project enabled local solar company Solar States to retain workers during the economic downturn that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/sono-project-solar-spring-garden/
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/sono-project-solar-spring-garden/
- 7 participants
- 16 minutes
8 Aug 2020
Via 6abc:
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium (BDCC) brought its mobile COVID-19 testing operation to the Mander Recreation Center in North Philadelphia to provide free tests for those in the community experiencing symptoms. Saturday’s event is a partnership between the BDCC and the office of City Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District).
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium (BDCC) brought its mobile COVID-19 testing operation to the Mander Recreation Center in North Philadelphia to provide free tests for those in the community experiencing symptoms. Saturday’s event is a partnership between the BDCC and the office of City Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District).
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
8 Aug 2020
Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District) leads a community cleanup in on the Germantown and Chelten Business Corridor on August 8, 2020.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
1 Aug 2020
From 6abc:
City Council, Department Of Commerce Partner To Distribute Masks, Other PPE Supplies To Help Neighborhood Businesses Reopen With Care
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-department-of-commerce-partner-to-distribute-masks-other-ppe-supplies-to-help-neighborhood-businesses-re-open-with-care/
City Council, Department Of Commerce Partner To Distribute Masks, Other PPE Supplies To Help Neighborhood Businesses Reopen With Care
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-department-of-commerce-partner-to-distribute-masks-other-ppe-supplies-to-help-neighborhood-businesses-re-open-with-care/
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
1 Aug 2020
From Fox 29:
City Council, Department Of Commerce Partner To Distribute Masks, Other PPE Supplies To Help Neighborhood Businesses Reopen With Care
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-department-of-commerce-partner-to-distribute-masks-other-ppe-supplies-to-help-neighborhood-businesses-re-open-with-care/
City Council, Department Of Commerce Partner To Distribute Masks, Other PPE Supplies To Help Neighborhood Businesses Reopen With Care
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-department-of-commerce-partner-to-distribute-masks-other-ppe-supplies-to-help-neighborhood-businesses-re-open-with-care/
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
1 Aug 2020
NBC 10:
City Council, Department Of Commerce Partner To Distribute Masks, Other PPE Supplies To Help Neighborhood Businesses Reopen With Care
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-department-of-commerce-partner-to-distribute-masks-other-ppe-supplies-to-help-neighborhood-businesses-re-open-with-care/
City Council, Department Of Commerce Partner To Distribute Masks, Other PPE Supplies To Help Neighborhood Businesses Reopen With Care
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-department-of-commerce-partner-to-distribute-masks-other-ppe-supplies-to-help-neighborhood-businesses-re-open-with-care/
- 2 participants
- <1 minute
17 Jun 2020
Via NBC 10 on 6-18-2020:
Council President Clarke (5th District) Speaks to NBC 10 about the FY2021 Budget Council gave preliminary approval to on 6-17-2020.
Council President Clarke (5th District) Speaks to NBC 10 about the FY2021 Budget Council gave preliminary approval to on 6-17-2020.
- 3 participants
- 2 minutes
1 Jun 2020
Via NBC 10:
Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) speaks with NBC 10 about the weekend of protests in Philadelphia in respinse to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police.
Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) speaks with NBC 10 about the weekend of protests in Philadelphia in respinse to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police.
- 2 participants
- 5 minutes
8 May 2020
Via CBS 3: Councilmembers Clarke and Gilmore Richardson were joined by State Rep Donna Bullock in Distributing Reusable Face Masks at the Brewerytown CDC Food Site on Friday, May 8, 2020:
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-distributes-face-masks-in-brewerytown/
More info: http://phlcouncil.com/city-council-distributes-face-masks-in-brewerytown/
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
30 Apr 2020
From NBC 10 on April 30, 2020:
City Council Majority Leader Cherelle Parker (9th District) speaks to NBC 10 about the Kenney Administration's new FY2021 Budget, revised to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Council Majority Leader Cherelle Parker (9th District) speaks to NBC 10 about the Kenney Administration's new FY2021 Budget, revised to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 4 participants
- 2 minutes
27 Apr 2020
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) speaks to NBC !0 about partnering with Temple Men's Coach Aaron McKie for a PSA on the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2 participants
- 3 minutes
21 Apr 2020
Via CBS Philly on April 21, 2020:
Philadelphia City Council uses billboards throughout the city to amplify the City's guidance on social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia City Council uses billboards throughout the city to amplify the City's guidance on social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 1 participant
- <1 minute
19 Dec 2019
Councilmember At-Large Derek Green discusses his role as a member of the Board of Directors for the National League of Cities and also with the Bipartisan 2020 Presidential Task Force in developing the 2020 Cities Agenda.
Recorded December 19, 2019.
Recorded December 19, 2019.
- 2 participants
- 3 minutes
30 May 2019
Councilmember Derek S. Green (At Large) describes the benefits of the City's Water/Sewer Line Protection Program for homeowners.
Recorded May 30, 2019.
Recorded May 30, 2019.
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
30 May 2019
Councilmember Derek S. Green (At Large) talks about the Neighborhood Growth Project focusing on issues such as poverty throughout all neighborhoods of the City.
Recorded May 30, 2019.
Recorded May 30, 2019.
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
22 Feb 2019
Philadelphia City Councilman At-Large Derek Green talks about the Water Sewer Line Protection Program that provides financial protection for Philadelphia homeowners should they have problems with their water or sewer lines.
Recorded February 22, 2019.
Recorded February 22, 2019.
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
29 Oct 2018
Via Comcast Newsmakers:
Philadelphia Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) talks to Jill Horner about Community Health Choices, a new program provided by the Commonwealth aimed at providing more services in the community.
Recorded 10-26-2018
Philadelphia Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) talks to Jill Horner about Community Health Choices, a new program provided by the Commonwealth aimed at providing more services in the community.
Recorded 10-26-2018
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
29 Jun 2018
Philadelphia City Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) encourages residents to take advantage of the Homestead Exemption to help reduce property taxes.
More info: https://beta.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-the-homestead-exemption/
Recorded June 29, 2018.
More info: https://beta.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-the-homestead-exemption/
Recorded June 29, 2018.
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
23 Feb 2018
Via Comcast Newsmakers:
Philadelphia Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) talks to Jill Horner about the implications of the cash bail system in Philadelphia.
Recorded 2-23-2018
Philadelphia Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) talks to Jill Horner about the implications of the cash bail system in Philadelphia.
Recorded 2-23-2018
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
21 Dec 2017
Via Comcast Newsmakers:
Jill Horner speaks with Philadelphia Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) about the growth of business in the City and the proposal that was submitted to attract Amazon to Philadelphia.
Recorded December 21, 2017
Jill Horner speaks with Philadelphia Councilman Derek S. Green (At Large) about the growth of business in the City and the proposal that was submitted to attract Amazon to Philadelphia.
Recorded December 21, 2017
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
17 Oct 2017
Host Candace Kelley talks with Derek Green, Councilman-at-Large, Philadelphia, PA, about finding grants at the recent Pennsylvania Municipal League Annual Summit.
Video courtesy of Comcast Newsmakers.
Video courtesy of Comcast Newsmakers.
- 2 participants
- 5 minutes
29 Sep 2017
Councilman Derek S. Green of Philadelphia City Council talks about raising funds for the Philadelphia hospitality industry in order to attract more large-scale events to the City.
Video courtesy of Comcast Newsmakers.
Video courtesy of Comcast Newsmakers.
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
21 Sep 2017
Council President Darrell L. Clarke and Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) spoke to NBC 10 about their legislative effort to strengthen the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission.
Read more about the legislation:
http://phlcouncil.com/clarke-jones-strengthen-police-advisory-commission/
Read more about the legislation:
http://phlcouncil.com/clarke-jones-strengthen-police-advisory-commission/
- 2 participants
- <1 minute
13 Sep 2017
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) talks with NBC 10's Rosemary Connors about the How To Make It In America Conference at the PA Convention Center coming up on September 20, 2017.
The Conference is designed to connect aspiring entrepreneurs and students with accomplished local business leaders so they can learn how to take a business from the idea stage all the way to success story.
Featured Panelists Include:
Nick Bayer, Saxbys Coffee
Robin Broughton-Smith, Sweet Nectar Dessert Kitchen
Nicole Cashman, Cashman and Associates
Keith Leapheart, Replica Creative
Chase Lenfest, Lenfest Media
Scott Mirkin, ESM Productions
And many more...
To register, visit: http://bit.ly/HowToMakeIt2017
The Conference is designed to connect aspiring entrepreneurs and students with accomplished local business leaders so they can learn how to take a business from the idea stage all the way to success story.
Featured Panelists Include:
Nick Bayer, Saxbys Coffee
Robin Broughton-Smith, Sweet Nectar Dessert Kitchen
Nicole Cashman, Cashman and Associates
Keith Leapheart, Replica Creative
Chase Lenfest, Lenfest Media
Scott Mirkin, ESM Productions
And many more...
To register, visit: http://bit.ly/HowToMakeIt2017
- 2 participants
- 3 minutes
17 Mar 2017
Via Comcast Newsmakers
Jill Horner speaks with Philadelphia Councilman At-Large Derek S. Green about the use of medical marijuana in Philadelphia and his legislation on medical marijuana dispensary locations.
Read his legislation here: http://bit.ly/MMDGreen
Recorded March 17, 2017
Jill Horner speaks with Philadelphia Councilman At-Large Derek S. Green about the use of medical marijuana in Philadelphia and his legislation on medical marijuana dispensary locations.
Read his legislation here: http://bit.ly/MMDGreen
Recorded March 17, 2017
- 2 participants
- 4 minutes
1 Mar 2017
From 6abc Philadelphia:
Tanner Duckrey Elementary Students made a detailed presentation to Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) explaining why their school needs a new playground.
The fourth graders , who are part of a Young Heroes Program with the National Liberty Museum, made the case that a new playground for their North Philadelphia school would be good for their physical and mental well-being and would help them “make healthy choices" in their lives. Their presentation also included a video interview with the school s nurse on playground safety and common injuries.
Council President Clarke assured the students that he would work with the School District of Philadelphia and the Sheller Family Foundation to make the students' dream of a new playground a reality and that the students would have input on the design.
Tanner Duckrey Elementary Students made a detailed presentation to Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) explaining why their school needs a new playground.
The fourth graders , who are part of a Young Heroes Program with the National Liberty Museum, made the case that a new playground for their North Philadelphia school would be good for their physical and mental well-being and would help them “make healthy choices" in their lives. Their presentation also included a video interview with the school s nurse on playground safety and common injuries.
Council President Clarke assured the students that he would work with the School District of Philadelphia and the Sheller Family Foundation to make the students' dream of a new playground a reality and that the students would have input on the design.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
25 Sep 2016
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) and Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams appear on the NBC 10 @ Issue show to discuss Philadelphia's new safe firearm storage law and their partnership to distribute free gun locks to help citizens comply with the law.
www.phlcouncil.com/gunlocks
http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/safety
www.phlcouncil.com/gunlocks
http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/safety
- 3 participants
- 8 minutes
30 Aug 2016
Council President Clarke discusses the importance of gun locks following another tragic accident involving children and unsecured guns.
The City of Philadelphia has made gun locks available for FREE to help gun-owners to comply with the new ordinance requiring safe storage of guns. To obtain a free gun lock, call the Philadelphia Sheriff's Department at 215-686-3572.
http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/safety
The City of Philadelphia has made gun locks available for FREE to help gun-owners to comply with the new ordinance requiring safe storage of guns. To obtain a free gun lock, call the Philadelphia Sheriff's Department at 215-686-3572.
http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/safety
- 4 participants
- 2 minutes
25 May 2016
CBS This Morning gives an overview of the debate over Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed sugar sweetened beverage tax; including interviews with the Mayor and City Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District).
Originally aired May 25, 2016.
www.phlcouncil.com
Originally aired May 25, 2016.
www.phlcouncil.com
- 4 participants
- 3 minutes
15 May 2016
Panelist discuss the proposed Sugary Beverage Tax and other issues relating to the FY2017 Budget on 6ABC's Inside Story, aired May 15, 2016.
More info: http://bit.ly/PHLBudget
More info: http://bit.ly/PHLBudget
- 5 participants
- 5 minutes
