This Councilmember Wants to Make Philly More Affordable

What’s driving the rising costs of living in Philly — and what can city council do to help?

Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke spoke to the Hall Monitor on October 15 about his new legislation to help lower Philadelphians’ living costs.

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