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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2026 Public League Championship. This resolution recognizes the team's achievement and honors their success. It affects the team and the school community.

Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2026 Public League Championship against Imhotep High School, securing their fourth straight PPL championship.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The city has adopted a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as 'Philadelphia Masjid Way'. This name change is meant to recognize and honor the contributions of a local faith community over the past 50 years. The new name will serve as a tribute to their service, leadership, and community excellence.

Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as "Philadelphia Masjid Way" in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his service and leadership in keeping Philadelphia safe. This resolution affects Chief Inspector Smith and acknowledges his contributions to public safety in the city. It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the City Council.

Honoring and recognizing Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his distinguished service, community-centered leadership, and unwavering commitment to public safety in the City of Philadelphia.

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This bill allows the Philadelphia Parking Authority to create 'smart loading zones' in Center City to help manage traffic and make sure loading zones are used correctly. The zones would be in the area between Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Delaware River. This change aims to reduce traffic congestion in the area.

Amending Chapter 12-923 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Smart Loading Zones" authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install smart loading zones in the area of Center City bounded by Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River, for the purpose of improving the appropriate use of loading zones and reducing traffic congestion, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill aims to clarify rules about what happens to building permits when construction hasn't started. It affects people who have been issued permits but haven't begun building, and it tries to make the process clearer. The goal is to provide more certainty for permit holders and the city.

Amending Section 14-303 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," by further clarifying exceptions to lapse of permits issued without construction documents, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill changes the direction of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue. It affects people who drive, walk, or bike on this part of Hermit Street. The change is intended to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.

Introduced and Referred

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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill that would allow the city to install, own, and maintain structures or features on certain blocks of Ogontz Avenue. This would affect people who live, work, or travel on these blocks. The city would have to follow specific terms and conditions to do this.

Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to install, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments on the 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill proposes a change to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow City employees to run for public office without having to quit their City job first. This change would affect City officers and employees who want to become candidates for public office. The proposed change will be put to a vote by the people of Philadelphia.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.

AMENDED

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Urging the U.S. Senate to oppose the SAVE Act and reject any additional barrier to voter registration.

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Recognizing Saturday, February 21, 2026, as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla, also known as Bengali.

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Recognizing and honoring the life of trailblazing Civil Rights leader, dedicated public servant, and lifelong activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

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Recognizing the beginning of the Lenten season, a sacred period of reflection, prayer, fasting, and service observed by millions of Christians in Philadelphia and throughout the world.

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Calling on Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact adult-use cannabis legalization in 2026.

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Celebrating and honoring Vashti DuBois, Val Gay, Facetta Garrison-Greene, and the Black women who are leaders of culture and arts in the City and devote their lives to improving the arts and culture of Philadelphia, on Black History Month.

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Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 515-33 W. Cumberland Street, 2502, 2504, 2506, 2508, 2511-21, 2543-51 N. Fairhill Street, 2506-22, 2524, 2526, 2534-42 N. Reese Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Calling on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand investments into the evidence-based solution to address homelessness that is Permanent Supportive Housing, and condemning the significant negative impacts such cuts to funding will have on Philadelphia's residents, municipal services, and exacerbate our ongoing housing crisis.

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Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Gay News on the distinguished occasion of its 50th anniversary in Philadelphia, serving as Philadelphia's longest-running LGBTQ+ publication, and serving as a vital independent voice that advances equality, visibility, and community.

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Honoring Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia for their service to Ukrainian Americans, Ukrainian refugees, and the broader Philadelphia community.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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