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PHLCouncil The City Council of Philadelphia is comprised of 17 elected representatives and is the legislative arm of Philadelphia City government. in Room 400, City Hall.

The official page of Philadelphia's legislative branch of government. The 1951 Home Rule Charter established City Council as the legislative arm of Philadelphia municipal government, consisting of 17 members. Ten Council members are elected by district and seven from the city at large. Under the rules of the City of Philadelphia, regular public sessions are held weekly, usually on Thursda

y mornings at 10:00 a.m. Council sessions can be viewed live on Comcast Channel 64 or online at www.phlcouncil.com

You can also keep up with PHL Council on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyCityCouncil) or Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/PHL_Council)

To ensure the City of Philadelphia can communicate in an effective and meaningful way with all of its citizens, the following guidelines and rules apply for people who interact on or with official City social media accounts such as this one:

A. Comments may be archived. B. The following behavior may result in comments being deleted and frequent offenders being banned from the page:
i. Off-topic comments
ii. Violation of the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property
rights of any person or entity. iii. Vulgar language, ethnic slurs, material that is harassing,
defamatory, fraudulent or discriminatory. iv. Displays sexually explicit images, cartoons, jokes, messages, or other offensive material. v. Solicitations for business or fundraising purposes. Updated 8-15-2017

06/22/2026
Council President Kenyatta Johnson issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ dec...
06/19/2026

Council President Kenyatta Johnson issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision allowing the removal and replacement of the President’s House slavery exhibit on Independence Mall.

The President’s House site represents a critical chapter in our nation’s history and serves as an important reminder that African American history is American history. Read the full statement above.

In observance of Juneteenth, Philadelphia City Council offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.Today, we honor freedom...
06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Philadelphia City Council offices will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Today, we honor freedom, celebrate Black history and culture, and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.

❤️🖤💚 Happy Juneteenth.

Philadelphia City Council will begin Stated Meetings on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00am....
06/16/2026

Philadelphia City Council will begin Stated Meetings on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:00am. Join us and Tune in on the following: Xfinity 64/Fios 40/Stream, phlcouncil.com/watch

Philadelphia’s stories, creativity, and communities come together at City Hall. 🎨✨ Join and on June 12 from 5PM–7P...
05/27/2026

Philadelphia’s stories, creativity, and communities come together at City Hall. 🎨✨
 
Join and on June 12 from 5PM–7PM in the Mayor’s Reception Room and Conversation Hall for an opening reception celebrating four powerful exhibitions featured throughout Philadelphia City Hall as part of Philadelphia Stories 250.
 
From photography and public art to posters and personal reflections on freedom, belonging, and joy, these exhibitions highlight the people, cultures, and communities that shape our city.
 
Come explore the art, meet fellow Philadelphians, and celebrate the spirit of our city together.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Their ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please note: City Council offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday.

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