45 years in the same room: Jannie Blackwell bows out of City Hall
Alongside her husband and after his death, the seven-term West Philly councilwoman made history.
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A $43 million tax break for people in poverty? Philly is thinking about it.
Councilmember Allan Domb wants to create a wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians.
Ex-Philly fraud investigator, a sitting councilmember’s grandson, was just indicted for taking bribes
Jeffrey Blackwell was a former employee at the City Controller’s office.
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District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
‘You wanna be raped?’ Protest brings police to West Philly councilwoman’s re-election party
Jannie Blackwell supporters faced off against organizers protesting her developer ties.
City Council preview: Everything Philly government is (and isn’t) fighting about this fall
The construction tax debate is just the start.
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.
Philly City Council approves workplace sexual harassment bill on International Women’s Day
If voters give the go-ahead, training will be required for all city employees.
Philly’s inclusionary zoning bill: Who’s for and against it, and why
It's the most contentious bill to come through City Council since the soda tax.
How to open a Philly beer garden without pissing off the neighbors
The crowd at Pentridge Station is more diverse than you might expect.
Why Philly’s MOVE bombing historical marker is only temporary
Students will celebrate the new marker this weekend, but a disagreement over paperwork has delayed permanent installation.