Philadelphia did its homework before launching municipal ID program

StateScoop: After several years of careful planning, the city of Philadelphia announced Thursday it has joined the ranks of cities that offer municipal ID cards.

Called PHL City ID, Philadelphia’s new city identification card is modeled after similar cards offered in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York as a way to offer new perks to locals while also increasing access to services for those who may have a difficult time obtaining identification from the state.

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