Philadelphia City Council to announce emergency funding for schools

Philadelphia City Council members will announce this afternoon plans to help plug the school district’s budget gap.

City Council approves rate for residents under AVI

Yesterday, City Council approved a 1.34 percent property-tax rate under the Actual Value Initiative.

City forms task force to investigate deadly collapse

Clarke announced yesterday the formation of task force that will investigate the mismanagement and oversight in last week’s building collapse.

City Council President introduces bill to put pressure on vacant land owners

City Council President Darrell Clarke said if property owners don’t want to sell or redevelop their vacant land, the city will raise its taxes.

Cigarette and booze tax meets City Council

Mayor Michael Nutter’s proposed cigarette and liquor-by-the-drink tax bills were introduced in City Council today, and were met with some suggestions.

Boy Scouts will move out of Philadelphia headquarters

Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council will leave its Philadelphia headquarters after years of litigation over its ban on gay members.

City Council passes bill to allow advertising on municipal property, officials hope it sticks

The first phase was passed this morning that changes the city’s zoning regulations to allow advertisements on city-owned real estate.

Roadblocks could delay public advertisement vote

City Council President Darrell Clarke says the city has waited long enough to put ads on public property.

City Council overhauls budget hearing process

Council says switch will increase efficiency, allow more citizen input.

City Council proposals would revolutionize vacant land use in Philly

Bills would establish Land Bank and speed sale and development of vacant land.