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{{toplink|url=http://www.philacrosstown.org|name=philacrosstown.org}}The '''Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition''' is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation created in 2014, directed by board of volunteers nominated by '''a federation of civic associations''' which have united to advocate on a non partisan basis for quality of life issues and, further, to share resources, best practices and economies of scale for the benefit of the Coalition and of its member organizations.   
 
 
The Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation created in 2014, directed by board of volunteers nominated by a federation of civic associations which have united to advocate on a non partisan basis for quality of life issues and, further, to share resources, best practices and economies of scale for the benefit of the Coalition and of its member organizations.   
 
  
 
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''Note:''  The above description came from the coalition's [http://www.philacrosstown.org/about-pcc About PCC] page.
 
''Note:''  The above description came from the coalition's [http://www.philacrosstown.org/about-pcc About PCC] page.
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==In The News==
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*[http://billypenn.com/2017/11/01/free-wifi-in-philly-the-city-is-getting-100-new-kiosks/ Free WiFi in Philly! The city is getting 100 new kiosks], Billy Penn, November 1, 2017.
  
 
==Info==
 
==Info==

Revision as of 22:55, 1 November 2017

philacrosstown.org

The Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation created in 2014, directed by board of volunteers nominated by a federation of civic associations which have united to advocate on a non partisan basis for quality of life issues and, further, to share resources, best practices and economies of scale for the benefit of the Coalition and of its member organizations.

The Coalition's Activities

At an April 2014 organizational meeting, the Coalition identified four topical areas for committee activities:

  • Schools and Education.
  • Zoning and Land Use.
  • Taxes and City Finance.
  • Anti SLAPP Legislation.

In addition, the delegates created four operational committees:

  • Membership.
  • Best Practices.
  • Communications.
  • Finance.

Note:  The above description came from the coalition's About PCC page.

In The News

Info