Moves on the Board: Week of March 10 - 14
Mayor Parker’s FY26 Budget rollout is packed with new funding for housing, green initiatives, and public safety. Just how much do you know about these proposed changes? Take our quick multiple-choice quiz to find out—and brush up on the numbers that could shape Philadelphia’s future.
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Moves on the Board: Week of March 2-7
It’s been a busy week in Philadelphia’s City Council—from new legislation on illegal dumping and Real Estate Tax relief to a major focus on youth vaping. Which Councilmember sponsored which bill? Test your knowledge in our latest matching game, ‘Who Sponsored That Bill?’ and see how well you know Philly’s legislative scene!
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Moves on the Board: Week of February 24-28, 2025
It’s been a busy week in Philadelphia—tax reforms, new Council legislation, and funding shifts in Harrisburg. Ready for a quick news refresher? Try our ‘Match the Headline’ game to see how well you’ve followed the latest updates!
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Moves on the Board: Week of February 17-21, 2025
Philadelphia’s leaders are making strategic moves—from Mayor Parker unveiling the H.O.M.E. Executive Order and shifting the budget address date, to City Council funding $17M for 2026. Meanwhile in Harrisburg, Governor Shapiro’s appropriation hearings are underway alongside new cabinet nominations. Dive into this week’s chessboard of policy updates—and see if you can spot the Checkmate Fact!
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Moves on the Board: Week of February 10-14
Mayor Parker took center stage at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, spotlighting public safety progress and her plan to address the city’s housing crisis. Meanwhile, City Council introduced legislation on late fees for tenants and preps for critical appropriations hearings. Ready for a quick quiz? Dive into this week’s “Two Truths & a Lie” to see how well you’ve been keeping up!
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Moves on the Board: Week of February 3-7
Ready for an Emoji Scramble? This week’s headlines include the city’s response to a plane crash in Northeast Philly, major budget updates from Governor Shapiro, and new legislation introduced in City Council. Can you crack the code before reading the details?
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Moves on the Board: Week of Jan 27-31
Stay updated on Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s latest legislative actions, including new housing legislation, speed enforcement measures, and Governor Shapiro’s upcoming budget address. Key highlights for January 2025.
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Moves on the Board: Week of Jan 20-24, 2025
This week saw Mayor Parker sign an executive order for a new Wellness Court in Kensington, City Council reconvene with fresh legislation and a newly sworn-in Chief Clerk, and the Commonwealth prepare for special elections to fill vacant seats in the General Assembly. Discover how these updates could affect you—from local public safety initiatives to state-level budget planning. Visit our website for a deeper dive!
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Moves on the Board: Week of Jan 13-17, 2025
Get the scoop on Philadelphia’s pivot from 76Place to a South Philly arena project, the ongoing $20 million pledge for affordable housing in Chinatown, and Police Commissioner Bethel’s strategy to reduce crime. Plus, learn about the PCCD’s new community grants, the launch of a bipartisan Competitiveness Caucus, and the Senate’s Institutional Stability & Innovation Committee. Stay in the loop with everything that happened this week in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth.
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Moves on the Board: Week of Jan 6–10, 2025
Dive into our “Moves on the Board” highlights, featuring Mayor Parker’s trip to the Capitol, Riverview Wellness Village’s opening, and the Shapiro administration’s Farm Show kickoff. We also cover the newly sworn-in PA General Assembly, upcoming City Council hearings, and what legislative actions to watch for this session.
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