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Cozen Cities - February 28, 2024

CHICAGO — Uber, Lyft Drivers Join Valentine’s Day Strike with Thousands Across Country- Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers gathered at O’Hare Airport’s rideshare waiting lot on Valentine’s Day to kick off a strike that was...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council to Take on Skill Games

City Council Considers Prohibiting Certain Establishments from Offering Skill Games- Philadelphia City Council is considering prohibiting certain businesses — particularly convenience stores and corner shops — from hosting...more

Broad Street Brief: PPD to Ramp Up Drug Law Enforcement in Kensington

Parker Administration Splits Licenses, Inspections; Considers Bringing City Workers Back into the Office- Following the Parker Administration’s decision to split the Streets and Sanitation Department, the mayor also...more

Cozen Cities - February 14, 2024

BOSTON — City Leading AI Industry- Boston-area companies are leading in the development of new artificial intelligence (AI) and managing data for AI use. A new report estimates that Boston’s expertise in tech and health...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council Kensington Caucus Made Official

What Governor Shapiro’s $48.34B FY25 State Budget Means for Philadelphia- This week, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a $48.34 billion state budget, which Mayor Parker has endorsed for its potential to address Philadelphia’s...more

Broad Street Brief: First State of the Schools Address Given

Council to Consider Bill Trio Aimed at Protecting Renters, Homeowners- City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (District 3) introduced a legislative package that, if passed, would freeze property taxes for eligible residents,...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council Introduces Flurry of New Bills

The first meeting of 2024 back at City Hall — also the first with new City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (District 2) at the dais — saw the introduction of several new bills, including proposed regulations on...more

Broad Street Brief: Parker Admin Hits Ground Running

On Tuesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker was sworn in as the city’s first-ever female executive. During the historic ceremony at the Met Philadelphia on North Broad Street, Mayor Parker referenced her 100-Day Action Plan, which...more

Broad Street Brief: Chinatown Stitch Design Selected

This week, Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced the appointment of Chief of Staff Tiffany Thurman, Chief Deputy Mayor of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Aren Platt, and Chief Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs,...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council Wraps Up 2023 Session

During their last meeting of the 2023 session — and the final meeting of Council President Darrell Clarke’s tenure — City Council approved dozens of bills and resolutions, including the midyear budget transfer, an end to...more

Cozen Cities - December 13, 2023

BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech- entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a...more

Broad Street Brief: Mayor-Elect Parker Begins Assembling Roundtables

Philadelphia Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Managing Director Joe Hill and Government Affairs Associate Brianna Westbrooks have been appointed to the Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s transition team. Joe will...more

Broad Street Brief: City Hall Prepares for New Mayor, Council Leadership

City Council Passes Ski Mask Ban- Today, Philadelphia City Council passed a ban on the wearing of ski masks in certain public spaces in an attempt to improve public safety by a 13-2 vote. The Council is also in the midst of...more

Broad Street Brief: Parker Shatters Glass Ceiling; WFP Makes History

Cherelle Parker Elected Philadelphia’s 100th, First Woman Mayor - Former state Representative and District 9 Councilmember Cherelle Parker made history on Tuesday becoming Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — the first woman ever to...more

Policy Alert: Bill Would Provide Legal Protection for RCOs to Sue Developers

Last week, legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council that, if passed, would secure Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) legal protection from the city for their involvement in zoning matters. The bill was...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council Leadership to Shift

The Impending Shift of City Council Power Dynamics- Regardless of the November election outcome, the power dynamics within City Hall are set to change as members elect new leadership including a council president. While...more

Broad Street Brief: Hydrogen Hub Comes to Region

Mayor Kenney Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender People- On Tuesday, Mayor Jim Kenney issued an executive order prohibiting the city from using any resources to investigate or punish...more

Broad Street Brief: Upcoming City Council Hearings

City Hall- A New Flag for Philadelphia? Last week, Councilmembers Mike Driscoll (District 10) and Jimmy Harrity (At Large) introduced a resolution to create a task force to redesign Philadelphia’s flag. Upcoming...more

Broad Street Brief: One-Month Election Countdown

Upcoming Committee Hearings- Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar year, watch here. • The Committee on Children & Youth hearing on Tuesday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at...more

Broad Street Brief: Mayor Kenney’s Veto; GVP Summit

Mayor Kenney To Veto Ban on Supervised Injection Sites- Mayor Jim Kenney plans to veto legislation that would prohibit supervised injection sites in most of the city, saying the bill is “troublingly anti-science and...more

Broad Street Brief: Council & Controversial Bills; Mayoral Debates

Last week the City Council had an eventful return from summer recess, unanimously voting to override a mayoral veto on cannabis legislation, allowing for recreational marijuana sales at existing medical marijuana facilities....more

Broad Street Brief: Judge Ballot Withdrawal; School Cafeteria Workers Strike

Philadelphia Democratic State Representative Announces Candidacy for Attorney General- State Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Attorney General....more

Broad Street Brief: Building Workers Rally; I-95 Project Begins

Councilmember Johnson Running for Council President- District 2 City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson announced his candidacy for city council president in February, making him one of five members running to succeed Council...more

Broad Street Brief: Leaders Promote City Jobs; November Election Updates

Mayor Kenney, Labor Leaders Promote City Jobs, Benefits Amid Ongoing Staffing Shortage- On Monday, Mayor Jim Kenney joined several of Philadelphia’s top organized labor leaders to promote thousands of open city jobs —...more

Broad Street Brief: Short-Term Rentals; Calder Gardens 2025; Philadelphia Heat

Upcoming Committee Hearings- Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar. Watch the hearings here. The Committee on Education will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,...more

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