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Germantown Town Hall redevelopment

Council passed the deed transfer of the long-vacant Germantown Town Hall property to clear the way for a roughly $13 million redevelopment by a Black-led development team. Neighbors pushed for an enforceable reversion clause so the property can't sit undeveloped again.

4 mentionsLast discussed May 7, 2026

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Homelessness and the One Philly shelter expansion

Council honored Self Inc., the city's largest emergency housing provider, which just opened a new 24-hour shelter under Mayor Parker's initiative to add 1,000 beds. A former resident described how the program helped him rebuild his life at 60.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 22, 2026