A fuller log of what Council actually did.

The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and honor the Smedley Bulldog Blitz Cheerleaders for being the first Philadelphia public elementary school to compete at the UCA Nationals. This resolution affects the Smedley Elementary School community and the cheerleading team. The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment of their achievement.

Recognizing and honoring the Smedley Bulldog Blitz Cheerleaders as the first Philadelphia Public Elementary School to compete at the UCA Nationals.

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

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The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month in Philadelphia, honoring women who contribute to the city's prosperity. This resolution celebrates the achievements and contributions of women in the city. It is a symbolic gesture and does not create new laws or policies.

Recognizing and celebrating March 2026 as Women's History Month in the City of Philadelphia and championing the power of women who build connections and drive prosperity for all.

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

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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the U.S. Women's Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This resolution acknowledges the team's achievement and their representation of the United States. It does not affect any specific laws or policies, but rather serves as a gesture of appreciation.

Honoring and recognizing the U.S. Women's Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics and representing the United States with distinction, integrity, and excellence.

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

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The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing February 28th, 2026, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in Philadelphia. This day aims to raise awareness about the issues faced by people living with HIV and to promote education and understanding. The resolution affects the city's approach to supporting individuals with HIV and promoting public health.

Recognizing February 28th, 2026, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.

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

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This resolution calls on the Pennsylvania state government to pass a law that would provide death benefits to the families of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including suicide related to post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). The law would affect the families of first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, who experience traumatic events on the job. The goal is to ensure these families receive fair treatment and support.

Calling on the PA General Assembly to take swift and decisive action to pass Pennsylvania Senate Bill 110, also known as Bryan's Law, to amend the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to extend line-of-duty death benefits to surviving spouses and children of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including PTSI-related suicide, ensuring equitable treatment for their families.

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 Philadelphia250, the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, and their community partners for their work on the 'Ring It On' citywide semi quincentennial initiative. This initiative celebrates a significant anniversary of the city and the resolution acknowledges the efforts of these organizations and their partners. The resolution affects these organizations and the community by showing appreciation for their work.

Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia250 and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, and their Philadelphia community partners for their work on the "Ring It On" Citywide semi quincentennial initiative.

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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.

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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.

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

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