Legislation

Park at 34th and Brandywine Street to be Renamed in Honor of Timothy Darrell Sapp Sr.

Community park on 34th Street to be renamed in honor of Timothy Darrell Sapp Sr, a longtime volunteer who died in the line of duty after working through a severe snowstorm in January 2026.

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Renaming Penrose Recreation Center after Shirley Kitchen would honor her North Philadelphia community contributions

Philadelphia's Penrose Recreation Center could soon bear the name of late civic leader Shirley Kitchen, honoring her decades of service to the North Philadelphia community.

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Renaming Penrose Recreation Center to Honor Shirley Kitchen, Pioneering Public Servant and Civic Leader

Philadelphia Council To Rename Penrose Recreation Center After Late Public Servant Shirley Kitchen, honoring her impact on North Philadelphia.

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City Council Approves Naming Wissinoming Park After Local Leader Margaret Tartaglione

Margaret Tartaglione's decades-long advocacy for the Northeast Philadelphia community is now being honored with a permanent fixture: her name will soon be etched on the sign outside Wissinoming Park, a move sparking praise from residents.

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City Council Votes to Rename Wissinoming Rec Center in Honor of Local Legend Marge Tartaglione

Wissinoming Recreation Center now officially named in honor of local legend Marge Tartaglione, a pioneering public servant and leader in Philadelphia's politics. The Margaret Tartaglione Recreation Center is the new name for the facility.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Rename Fairmount Park After Longtime Community Leader Lucien E. Blackwell

Philadelphia's largest park is on the chopping block for a name change: Council passes measure to rename East Fairmount Park after long-time politician Lucien E. Blackwell, sparking debate over legacy and community identity.

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Germantown Avenue Park Renamed Danny Boyle Community Park

Residents Rally Against Proposed Tax Hike for Small Businesses, Claim It Will Devastate Family-Owned Restaurants Along South Street. Owners say proposed tax increase will "bankrupt" their livelihoods and displace long-time employees.

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Council Renames Broad Street Library in Honor of Former Leader Paul D'Ortona Today

The South Philadelphia Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be renamed the "Paul D'Ortona Branch" in honor of former Council President Paul D'Ortona. The renaming is meant to recognize his dedication to the city as a public servant.

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Passyunk Library Renamed to Honor Former Councilman Thomas F. Donatucci's Legacy.

Community leaders are rallying around plans to rename South Philly's beloved library branch after a long-serving councilman who left an indelible mark on the city." "The move aims to give lasting tribute to Thomas F. Donatucci, whose 24-year tenure included championing libraries and education initiatives.

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City Council Unveils Lucien E Blackwell Name for Bustling West Philly Library Branch

This bill renames a Free Library of Philadelphia branch in West Philadelphia to honor Lucien E.

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