Des Moines approves first reading of camping ordinance changes
The Des Moines City Council on Monday night passed the first reading to clarify its prohibited camping and…
‘We’re just asking you to step up’: Bethlehem firefighters press City Council to address staffing concerns | Bethlehem Area
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bethlehem City Council member Grace Crampsie Smith knows the impact of having a firefighter in…
Philadelphia council passes 10-cent paper bag fee; Mayor seeks low-income protections
Philadelphia council passes 10-cent paper bag fee | Mayor seeks low-income protections WHEN THIS HAPPENED. GOOD MORNING. IT’S…
Philadelphia’s paper bag fee becomes law. Here’s when it goes into effect
Shoppers in Philadelphia will soon be charged 10 cents for each paper bag they use at stores, following…
Council roundup: Abortion access, paper bag fee and absentee landlords
By Jack Tomczuk Abortion rights advocates and reproductive health care providers want City Council to do more to…
Democrats Horton, Pol, Troop, Flores capture Erie City Council seats
Erie City Council will remain an all-Democratic panel, as it has largely been for decades. Incumbents Jasmine Flores…
Philly officials say they don’t have long-term plan to fill SNAP void
Since Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits were put on pause nearly a week ago, city and state officials…
Reading City Council enacts ordinance on immigration enforcement
City Council voted unanimously Monday night to adopt an ordinance declaring Reading a welcoming city. The ordinance formalizes…
Sioux City’s City Council approves first reading of Leeds area zoning change
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – A piece of land in the Leeds area of Sioux City moved a step…
City Council moves to set up board for PhillySaves, a proposed retirement program for non-city workers
A retirement program for non-city workers was proposed months ago, and this week City Council  moved to establish a board…
The Reader Beat: City Council Notes from August 6, 2025
Following our notes taken during the City Council meeting held on August 6 at 9 a.m. I attended…
Spartanburg City Council votes on first reading of hate crime ordinance
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Spartanburg City Council voted on the first reading of a hate crime ordinance…