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Soul Train creator and host Don Cornelius (file photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Soul Train Host Don Cornelius Remembered By Philadelphia City Council

This week’s death of “Soul Train” host Don Cornelius was marked in Philadelphia City Council Thursday with a surprising admission from one of the lawmakers.

2012/02/03

Philadelphia Anti-Blight Group Blasts Plan For Ads On City School Buses

The plan introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown would have advertisements plastered on yellow school buses in the city.

2012/02/02

(A school bus in Colorado carrying an advertisement. File photo)

Councilwoman Says Ads On School Buses Can Help Close Budget Gap

“We have to do some things differently, and we cannot be stuck in old ways of doing things, when the problems we’re looking at are so big,” Blondell Reynolds Brown says.

2012/02/02

Stigall Show Log 1.30.12

Chris previews tomorrow’s Republican Primary vote in Florida. He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronsteing on the Monday Morning Matchup about the Republican establishment’s assault on Newt Gingrich, Candidate for Senate, Steve Welch, about his endorsement from Governor Tom Corbett, and Kate Snow from NBC’s Rock Center.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/01/30

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Councilwoman Wants To Boost Education Budget By Keeping Bars Open Later

City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and an ally in the state house are introducing companion bills to allow city bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m., an hour later than currently.

2012/01/26

(Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, in file photo.)

Philadelphia City Council Approves Lead Paint Monitoring Measure

Passage of the lead paint bill comes after city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, the sponsor, spent several years working both with landlords and child advocates.

2011/12/15

(Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown, last week. Frame from City of Phila. TV)

Measure Would Yank Pensions From Philadelphia City Workers Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse

Councilwoman (and Penn State alumna) Blondell Reynolds-Brown has authored a bill in which any city employee convicted of sexual abuse of a minor would forfeit his or her city pension.

2011/12/05

Former Penn State football coach faces child sex abuse allegations.

City Councilwoman Introduces Anti-Pedophile Legislation In Wake Of Penn State Scandal

After the Jerry Sandusky-Penn State controversy exploded, state lawmakers rushed to submit anti-pedophile legislation. Now, a Philadelphia City Council member is doing the same.

2011/11/21

(Protesters react at today's vote in City Council chambers. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Despite Jeers, Philadelphia Lawmakers Approve Stricter Curfew Law

Shouting “shame” at councilmembers, opponents blasted Mayor Nutter for a curfew that they believe does little to solve the problem of flash mobs and that will, in their view, only encourage police harassment of minorities.

2011/10/27

Health Watch: Lead Proposed Legislation Hearing

The city is filled with old houses. Many contaminated with chipped lead paint that can be especially dangerous for children.

2011/06/07

Rizzo Struggles Against ‘DROP’ For At-Large City Council Renomination

Philadelphia at-large city councilman Frank Rizzo Jr., was apparently having trouble in his re-election bid shaking the charge that he ran for another term despite having entered the city’s controversial “DROP” pension program.

2011/05/17

City Council Plans Hearing On Cell Phone Health Risks

Is that cell phone pressed against your ear a cell phone a health risk? A Philadelphia City Council committee plans a hearing to look at that growing debate.

2010/12/06

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Councilwoman Won’t Pursue ‘Happy Meal’ Toy Ban

The champion of Philadelphia’s menu labeling law says she has no desire to see the city follow in San Francisco’s footsteps in passing a bill than bans toys or gift giveaways in fast-food meals targeted at children.

2010/11/11

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