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Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Other actions actions from the March 27, 2025 meeting.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250147 Bill Number 250149 Bill Number 250175 - 45 Days Bill Number 250176 Bill Number 250177 Bill Number 250204 Bill Number 250205
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Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2942 and 2944 W Wishart St; 3323 W Allegheny Ave; 3212 N 33rd St; and 3216 N Newkirk Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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The adopted resolution recognizes April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Celebrating the Extraordinary Efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Arlene Parsons Bennett for her contributions to the City as a prominent community organizer and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school, on the occasion of Women's History Month.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating Sharon A.
Recognizing and Celebrating Sharon A. Powell on the Occasion of Her Official Retirement.
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This adopted resolution recognizes the Montreux Jazz Festival and Philadelphia’s history and contributions to jazz.
Recognizing the Montreux Jazz Festival and the rich jazz history of Philadelphia and expressing the City's desire to host a world-class jazz festival in Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution recognizes March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and honoring the work done by advocates to reduce barriers to social and civic participation experienced by people living with developmental disabilities.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Chef Kyle Timpson for winning Season 23 of Gordon Ramsay’s *Hell’s Kitchen*.
Honoring and congratulating Chef Kyle Timpson for winning Season 23 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Eusebio “Bonn” Batan, known as Fishtown’s “Mayor of Crease Street.” The resolution recognizes his neighborhood service, including maintaining local streets, organizing community celebrations, and creating the Crease Street Garden, and provides an engrossed copy to his family.
Honoring the Life of Eusebio "Bonn" Batan, Fishtown's "Mayor of Crease Street".
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former heavyweight boxing champion “Big” George Foreman.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of former heavyweight champion "Big" George Foreman
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Sanaa Rahming, Samiyah Rahming, and Julissa Ortiz for their accomplishments in middle and high school girls’ wrestling during Women’s History Month.
Recognizing Sanaa Rahming, Samiyah Rahming, and Julissa Ortiz for their middle and high school girls' wrestling accomplishments on the occasion of Women's History Month.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, light, and laughter that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Bayard Rustin, a civil rights, labor, peace, and LGBTQ rights activist with ties to the Philadelphia region.
Declaring March 17, 2025, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Beyond the Bars on its 10th anniversary.
Honoring and Celebrating Beyond the Bars on the Occasion of Their 10th Anniversary for Their Dedication to Empowering Philadelphia's Youth Through Music, Leadership, and Community Engagement
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This adopted resolution honors March as National Reading Month and recognizes the Read by 4th initiative for its work promoting early childhood literacy in Philadelphia.
Honoring March as National Reading Month and Recognizing the "Read by 4th" Initiative for Its Commitment to Early Childhood Literacy.
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This adopted resolution condemns President Donald J.
Condemning President Donald J. Trump and his administration for their decision to suspend income-driven student loan repayment plans and for politicizing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to target advocates working to oppose his anti-immigrant, anti-trans, anti-free speech agenda.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer four properties on N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 708 N. Shedwick Street, 710 N. Shedwick Street, 714 N. Shedwick Street and 723 N. Shedwick Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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