Philadelphia Municipal Law Research: Introduction

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The purpose of this guide is to provide guidance on how to locate Philadelphia municipal law resources. It includes information about:

• Philadelphia's Home Rule Charter;
• Philadelphia's Code of Ordinances;
• Philadelphia's Consolidated Regulations; and
• Philadelphia's City Council