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City Council introduces legislation aimed at protecting laid off hospitality workers

Philly police union sues city over reform bill that requires public hearings on contracts

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Philly council member Kenyatta Johnson accepted $66,000 in bribes, federal indictment claims

In a primary shocker, longtime City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell loses

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Kenyatta Johnson: Setting the record straight on city-property sales

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Developer destroys South Philly mural dedicated to 'children lost to violence'

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Part of South Street renamed to honor late Odunde Festival founder

Odunde Festival

City Council just voted to further protect homeowners crippled by rising property taxes

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Philly can now temporarily close businesses for violating anti-discrimination laws

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Feibush balloons reward for 'person of interest' sought in Point Breeze arson

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Woman starts painful rabies treatments after pit bull attack in Point Breeze

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Philly parents reportedly pay thousands for delinquent kids' jail bill

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Philadelphia plans to acquire abandoned swing bridge over Schuylkill River

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Hackers fabricate Philippines robbery report of Philadelphia City Councilman

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Residents pack zoning hearing on Point Breeze development

Keith Haring Mural Point Breeze

Philly City Council calls for tougher oil train safety standards

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Minimum wage hearing set for City Council

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Republicans renew efforts to privatize Pennsylvania liquor, wine sales

Pennsylvania liquor wine sales

People can pick up free N95 masks at pharmacies; here's how to get one

Free N95 Masks

Pennsylvania liquor lottery offering chance at one of more than 1,200 rare whisky bottles

Pennsylvania rare whiskey lotteries

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'Philly Freeze-Out' event bringing ice sculptures, beer and chowder specials to Manayunk

Manayunk Founders Freeze Out