Posts tagged with Curtis Jones Jr.
Starbucks is opening a ‘community store’ in West Philly
The local-focused cafe is part of the coffee giant's effort to be a positive force in American cities.
City Council pronunciation guide: How to say your elected officials’ names
The city's legislative body is about to be back in session. Make sure you know how to talk about it.
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One downside of Philly’s revitalization: a high eviction rate
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.'s "Good Cause" bill aims to change this.
With Trump around the corner, Philly City Council claps back
“We want everybody in Philadelphia to know that nothing has changed, and we are still here to protect you.”
A gloomy Philly faces a Trump Administration: ‘Did this really happen?’
One woman suggested Michelle Obama in 2020; another thinks Kanye had a better shot.
Why Philadelphia City Council can’t start its sessions on time
“In business, you’re on time... If you’re 15 minutes late, it’s a problem.”
Tough questions bubble up during City Council’s soda tax session
“Consumption (is) primarily in low-income neighborhoods,” Clarke said. “I don’t know why it’s that difficult to say.”
City Council and the soda tax, a ‘lobbyist employment program’
The $1.4 million spent on lobbying in the first quarter by the American Beverage Association is nearly three times as much as the overall amount spent by everyone else.