Politics & Government

Philly Free Library Supporters Demand $15M Budget Boost

Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding.

June 06, 2021

Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding for the 54-branch system after it suffered deep budget cuts last year during the coronavirus pandemic.

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