Councilman Jones presents 311 workshop Wednesday.
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the city's 311 service—including phone line, website and app—earned praise for its functionality and ease in use. On Wednesday, Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. will host a workshop at Roxborough Memorial Hospital designed to help citizens better use the city's information reporting service. According to a release from the councilman's office, the intent of the workshop is the following: "Councilman Jones is hosting a workshop on how to more effectively communicate with Philly311. From time to time, our office receives complaints that they do not receive adequate responses from city departments after calling Philly 311," it said. Supervisors from 311 will attend the Nov. 14 workshop will …
Coalition of Civics chips away at rental problem.
Since a coalition of Roxborough and Manayunk civic associations began meeting, a main objective is a crackdown on illegal rental houses and disrespectful tenants. Identifying two main avenues for complaints, coalition members shared tips to Manayunk Neighborhood Council and Central Roxborough Civic Association members on how to reach the city and take back their blocks. An outcome of several groups meeting together is better organization. Specifically, member Hillary Langer said neighbors from across Roxborough and Manayunk can ensure Licenses & Inspections codes are properly enforced and that rental licenses are in place. "I think any of us on any block knows where the rentals are, so we can check the list and make sure people are …
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