At a March 12 Philadelphia City Council meeting, attendees were told to use every other chair to reduce the chances of exposure to coronavirus. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Debate over Fairmount treatment center draws unhappy neighbors to City Council hearing
The hearing centered on a bill that would prevent the city from entering into a lease on a Fairmount building that residents don’t want being used as a treatment facility.
10 months ago
Philadelphia City Council says no to live meetings, will return virtually next week
To guard against the coronavirus’ delta variant force, the council will resume virtual hearings starting Sept. 17.
4 years ago
‘It makes my blood boil’: Indignant City Councilmembers call for hearings on Philly Fighting COVID
Many councilmembers alleged racist motivations behind Philadelphia’s choice to work with PFC, whose leadership team is largely white.
4 years ago
