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Last fall, Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, announced that the library had begun to provide Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports to the public for the first time in history. Authored by experts, CRS reports provide policy and legal analysis, offering multiple perspectives on...
On January 12, 2019 the Federal Government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history. With the shutdown now in its 25th day, the President and Congress continue their negotiations. Keep up with the debate using these resources: Congressional Record (Daily) govinfo (GPO) - The Congressional Record...
What a year 2018 was for Jenkins! It all began in January - we knew that we only had 12 months before our lease at 833 Chestnut Street was set to expire. Thankfully we found the right space and signed a lease in February. Then came our biggest challenge of all: our major funding source was in...
Jenkins Law Library Reference Room
We're open in our new location! The reference PCs are humming away quietly, ready to connect you to the world of legal research. The books are organized and back on their shelves. Phones and email are up and running. To be honest, we won't be at 100% on the first day. The classroom is still a work...
The Clampetts
Between now and then our website will be still up and running. We'll have phone access this week, but it may be problematic next week. Our email access will be spotty. Sorry to be somewhat vague, but the move situation is, to use the popular phrase, "somewhat fluid."
Classroom tables and chairs
We've got some leftover furniture that we'd like to find new homes for. So we're having a yard sale! Come to our old location, 833 Chestnut St., Suite 1220 on Thursday, December 6 or Tuesday, December 11 , from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. We'll have the excess items clearly marked with our prices. Fine...
Ten Penn Center Sign
After more than 34 years at 833 Chestnut, Jenkins is moving to a new location. As of Monday, December 17 our new address will be: Ten Penn Center 1801 Market St. 9th Floor We'll be closing our doors at 833 Chestnut for the last time at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 30. We'll reopen at Ten Penn Center...
The November 6th General Election is coming up fast, and Jenkins wants to help you make an informed decision. Check out the 2018 Voter Guide created by Committee of Seventy, "a nonpartisan civic leadership organization that advances representative, ethical and effective government in Philadelphia...
"Green buildings" are on the rise. In 2017, Philadelphia ranked 11th in the U.S. for green buildings. The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability lists on its website the LEED scorecard and ENERGY STAR scores, as well as the sustainability measures that led to these scores, for some of the city's...
Scrabble tiles spell out "VOTE".
Are you registered to vote? Pennsylvania residents have until Tuesday, October 9 to register if they want to vote in this year's mid-term election. The application can be submitted online through the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application website , delivered to your county voter registration...