Legislation

Restaurant at 2351 South Front Street Gets Green Light for Expanded Sidewalk Café Seating Area

Restaurant at 2351 South Front Street gets green light to install expanded sidewalk café seating area with 7 tables and 28 chairs on both sides of the street.

260564

Council Proposes Tougher Rules for Sidewalk Cafes in Philly Amid Enforcement Concerns

Philadelphia's sidewalk cafes could face stricter fines and penalties under new rules proposed by Councilmember Squilla, with repeat offenders facing increased consequences for non-compliance.

260533

South Street Bakery Wins Approval for Sidewalk Café After City Negotiations

A South Street bakery has won city approval for a sidewalk café with one table and two seats, pending permits and removal if required by the city. The café will encroach about 4 feet onto the street from Varallo Brothers Bakery at 1639 S 10th St.

260532

Southbound Traffic Takes Over Pine Ridge Road Between Cheltenham And Fariston Drives

Southbound traffic is set to dominate Pine Ridge Road between Cheltenham Avenue and Fariston Drive, with a new ordinance making the stretch one-way southbound. The "No Parking Anytime" restriction in the area has also been repealed.

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Philadelphia Expands Sidewalk Café Program Allowing More Neighborhoods to Offer Outdoor Dining Spaces

City Council has proposed expanding Philadelphia's sidewalk café program to allow more outdoor dining spaces in various neighborhoods and business districts. The new locations would be subject to specific terms and conditions.

260461

Council Proposes Preference for Small, Local Firms in City Contract Bidding Process

City Council proposes giving local and small businesses a new preference in bidding for City contracts, adding to existing preferences for community development corporations and minority-owned businesses.

260459

Philadelphia Building Code Gets Technical Updates for State Compliance

This bill amends parts of Philadelphia's administrative code related to building and construction regulations, making technical changes for compliance with state codes.

260393

Philadelphia Buildings Face New Safety Standards with Updated Fuel Gas and Existing Building Codes Adopted

Philadelphia buildings will be subject to updated safety standards, including new regulations for fuel gas systems and existing structures, aligning with national codes from the International Code Council. The changes aim to strengthen building code enforcement citywide.

260392

City Seeks Long-Term Deal on Email, Cloud Services as Philly's Tech Needs Soar Daily

City Council President Johnson and Councilmember Landau's bill would allow the City to secure long-term licenses for essential computing products and services, including email and security software. The proposed deal aims to meet Philadelphia's growing tech needs.

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Philadelphia Signs Multi-Year Deal for Mainframe Software Support Amid Growing Cybersecurity Concerns

City officials have been given the green light to sign a multi-year contract with a vendor to support mainframe and database software used for public safety and financial reporting, amid growing cybersecurity concerns in Philadelphia.

260385

City Council Tweaks Zoning Laws to Streamline Special Exceptions in Ninth District Business Zones

Philadelphia's zoning laws are being tweaked to simplify the process for businesses in certain areas of the Ninth District to secure special exceptions, following a bill proposed by Councilmember Phillips.

260379

City Clears Path for Big Dig at Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill with Union Training Facility Deal

Philadelphia Council Approves Plan to Turn Blighted Sites into Union Training Hub, Bringing New Jobs and Cleanup Efforts to North Philly's Forgotten Lands.

260337

Councilors Expand Sidewalk Café Permits Across Philly Neighborhoods Including Broad Street and Girard Avenue Corridors

Philadelphia's Sidewalk Café Permits to Expand into New Areas Including Broad Street and Girard Avenue Corridors. The city will allow sidewalk cafes in additional locations, including areas around Broad Street and Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

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Philadelphia Approves Pact with PAID to Foster Local Economic Growth Through Development Assistance Programs

Philadelphia City Council has approved a pact with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to foster local economic growth through development assistance programs. The agreement includes a service fee and other costs related to promoting commercial development in the city.

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City Sells Small Parcel on Germantown Ave to PAID Agency Amid Plans for New Development

Councilmember Bass introduces bill allowing city to sell small Germantown Avenue parcel, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue, to PAID at fair market value. The sale would facilitate new development in the area.

260242

Landlords Must Take Action Against Tenants Selling Tobacco Without Permit

Philadelphia landlords will now be required to take action against tenants selling tobacco products without a permit, with penalties for non-compliance as part of stricter rules adopted by City Council today.

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Newsstand Owner Granted Permission to Install Electrical Conduits on Convention Avenue

Mukeshkumar Patel gets green light to install electrical conduits under and across part of Convention Avenue for his newsstand, with certain conditions. The installation is aimed at supplying electricity directly to his business on 34th Street and Convention Avenue.

260115

City Council Tackles Cluttered Sidewalk Cafes as Bill Streamlines Outdoor Entertainment Regulations

This bill removes outdated rules related to outdoor entertainment at sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia.

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Cameras to Catch Red Light Runners at Busy School House and Henry Avenue Intersection

This bill authorizes the installation of red light cameras at the intersection of School House Lane and Henry Avenue to prevent red light violations.

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City Council Tackles Sidewalk Café Regulations with Simplified Permit Process for Businesses Across Philly

Small business owners rejoice as City Hall proposes a new permit process, slashing wait times from months to mere weeks, freeing up space for cafes and restaurants to serve Philly's hungry crowds.

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