Kenyatta Johnson had a turbulent year as Philly’s top lawmaker, from school board spats to the Sixers arena fiasco
It was the mayor who broke the news about the Sixers arena. Over the phone on a frigid January weekend, City Council ...
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To kick off year that's 'all about housing,' City Council introduces legislation to cut upfront fees for new tenants
Under the Move-In Affordability Plan, renters would be allowed to pay their security deposits in four installments over four ...
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Councilman Johnson holds event to teach students about entrepreneurship
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson recently hosted an event in South Philadelphia to encourage entrepreneurship among youth at Universal Audenried Charter High School. “What I’ve ...
Sid Booker, Philly businessman and owner of popular shrimp takeout, dies at 87
The Philadelphia community is mourning the loss of Sid Booker, a businessman and community icon, who passed away at the age ...
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City Council will take more time with new Sixers arena deal
The next time that there’s a proposal to build a new arena, Council President Kenyatta Johnson said City Council will take ...
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Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing
Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.
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'Curveball': It's Back To The Drawing Board For Market East As 76ers Pivot Away From Center City Arena
Council President Kenyatta Johnson was another supporter of the arena project and became a focal point for protestors. Just before the council passed the Sixers legislation last month ...
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Philadelphia leaders, volunteers offer resources to those experiencing homelessness in city
Boots on the ground addressing this issue," said City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, who will be out in Center City. The event is happening on one of the coldest nights of the winter and in ...