Cindy Bass
Community Forum Discusses Alternative Uses For Germantown High School Building
The historic school is one of nearly two dozen Philadelphia public schools slated to close at the end of the academic term.
Philadelphia Lawmakers Authorize Mayor To Ban Guns in City Parks, Rec Centers
Even the sponsor acknowledges the measure is likely to be challenged in court.
Philadelphia Activist and Lawmaker Ed Schwartz Dead at 69
Schwartz served one term on City Council, from 1984 until 1988. But he is remembered as well for his work promoting neighborhood activism.
Council Addresses Recreation Center Violence At Only Hearing Of Summer
More surveillance cameras may be part of the answer as city officials briefed City Council on what they admit is an ‘uptick’ in violence at recreation centers and in the parks.
Teacher’s Union President Slams School Reorganization Plan
“If you really want true input from the Federation, from parents and from other stakeholders, then we need to be a part of it at the beginning, and not at the end,” Jerry Jordan said.
Philadelphia Budget Hearing Focuses On Parks Department’s Changing Fortunes
Supporters of Philadelphia’s vast Fairmount Park system packed City Council chambers on Tuesday, urging the lawmakers to restore park system funding that has been cut in recent years.
Council Member Wants City To Make Up For Cuts To School District Services
In the wake of the worsening financial crisis at the Philadelphia School District, a freshman City Council member plans a hearing on whether the city can make better use of its own facilities to fill in the gaps.
New Philadelphia City Council President Inaugurates 2012 Legislative Session
Philadelphia City Council chambers were packed on Thursday morning as the lawmakers launched their 2012 legislative session.
Council Opens With New Leaders, New Members, Difficult Issues
When Philadelphia City Council convenes its 2012 legislative session this morning, it’ll have a very different look, with new leadership and six new members. But the biggest issues are anything but new.
Philadelphia City Council Leaders Give Incoming Members An Insider’s View
Today was orientation day for six freshmen: they’re the six incoming members of Philadelphia City Council.
Some City Council Races Wrap Quickly; Not So, At-Large GOP Seat
In Philadelphia, where Democratic registrations outpace Republicans by a 6-1 margin, several City Council races wrapped up quickly on Election Night.
