City Council overturns mayor's veto on safe injection site ban
In a meeting Thursday, Philadelphia City Council voted to ban the development of safe injection sites throughout most of the city, undoing the mayor's veto.
Source: nbcphiladelphia.com
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Operation Hug the Block marches on in Philly
On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.
Source: whyy.org
Philadelphia 76ers arena plan is moving forward, City Councilmember Mark Squilla indicates
The 76ers arena proposal appears to be on the track for legislative approval. Councilmember Mark Squilla, who represents the Center City neighborhoods where the arena would be built, indicated that an ordinance authorizing the project is being drafted. He plans to introduce it but say it needs "some community stakeholder support."
Source: phillyvoice.com
Sixers make key change in timeline for arena project
The Sixers are slowing the timeline down on their arena proposal, 76Place, which would be located in downtown Philadelphia.
Source: clutchpoints.com
The Last Chance for Safe Injection Sites
City Council is set to vote this week on banning safe injection sites from all but one district in Philadelphia. Toronto chose another path
Source: thephiladelphiacitizen.org