Inside PHLCouncil

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

This episode features an interview with Council Majority Leader Cherelle Parker (9th District), recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. Important LinksCity of Philadelphia COVID-19 Information: phila.gov/covid-19Philadelphia City Council COVID-19 Information: phlcouncil.com/covid-19Council FY2021 Budget Center: www.phlcouncil.com/budget2021Apply for a Mail Ballot for the June 2 Primary Election: apps.philadelphiavotes.comPhilly Counts Census Information: www.phila.gov/programs/philly-counts-2020/Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.

Our announcer is Antonio Greco. 

Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

This week, we recap the Stated Meetings of Philadelphia City Council held February 6th and 13th, 2020. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At Large) to talk about reducing gun violence, the role of millennials in government, climate change, and her transition from council staffer to elected member.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

Read our latest Weekly Report on phlcouncil.com

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.

Our announcer is Antonio Greco. 

Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

This week, we recap the Stated Meetings of Philadelphia City Council held December 5th and 12th, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) to talk about mentorship, building racial and gender diversity in government, and her plans for her career after Council.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

Read our latest Weekly Report on phlcouncil.com

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.

Our announcer is Antonio Greco. 

Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held November 21, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Bill Greenlee (At Large) to talk about the long fight for paid sick leave in Philadelphia and other legislative battles, as he looks back on his long career as a staffer and councilmember. 

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

Read our latest Weekly Report on phlcouncil.com

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.

Our announcer is Antonio Greco. 

Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members. This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held November 14, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Derek Green (At Large) to talk about transitioning from Council staffer to member, his advice for young Philadelphians looking to get into politics, and how his experience as a small business owner informs his work in Council. 

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

Read our latest Weekly Report on phlcouncil.com

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.

Our announcer is Antonio Greco. 

Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Council held October 31, 2019. Later, we talk about the results of the 2019 General Election held November 5, 2019, the members who will make up the new Council and what their top priorities may be. Read our Weekly Report on the election on phlcouncil.com

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.Our announcer is Antonio Greco. Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Council held October 24, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Mark Squilla (1st District) to talk about two pending pieces of legislation: one banning single-use plastic bags and the other codifying beg bug remediation costs. We'll also talk about the perennial hot button issue of street cleaning and close out with how Squilla became Council's resident Santa. For more information on the Philly First Home program mentioned in this episode, visit: https://phdcphila.org/residents/homebuyers-and-renters/philly-first-home/

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.Our announcer is Antonio Greco. Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Council held October 17, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Al Taubenberger to talk about his proposed legislation to provide tax relief to working parents and grandparents raising their grandchildren. We also get his take on the ongoing effort to reform the city's tax abatement. 

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.Our announcer is Antonio Greco. Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Council held October 10, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember David Oh to talk about his proposed Student Debt Tax Credit bill and his resolution to hold hearings on DHS child separations.

Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.Our announcer is Antonio Greco. Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Welcome to Inside PHLCouncil, the official podcast of Philadelphia City Council. Each week, we provide a recap of the latest news from Philadelphia's legislative branch of government and an in-depth interview with one of our 17 members.

It's news that matters to you, straight from the source.

This week, we recap the Stated Meeting of Council held September 26, 2019. Later, we sit down with Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) to discuss Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2019, Public Safety and what he's looking for in Philadelphia next Police Commissioner. MED Week 2019 Info: https://www.phila.gov/spotlight/philadelphia-minority-enterprise-development-med-week/Inside PHLCouncil is produced by Philadelphia City Council.

Our hosts are Joe Grace and Patricia Gillett.Our announcer is Antonio Greco. Music is provided by Premium Beats. 

Visit our website at www.phlcouncil.com for more information. 

Follow us on social media, we're PHLCouncil on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.