Legislation

City Approves Applications for Millions in Federal Funding to Revitalize Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council authorizes applications for federal funding to revitalize neighborhoods through various grant programs, including Community Development Block Grants and blight prevention initiatives.

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Council Seeks to Rename South Philly Park After Beloved Local Leader Tyrone "Cakes" Sims

Philadelphia City Council seeks to rename a South Philadelphia park after Tyrone "Cakes" Sims, a beloved local leader who devoted decades of service to the community. The proposed name change would recognize Sims' contributions to West and Southwest Philadelphia.

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Decorations allowed on Ogontz Avenue for 2026 Semiquincentennial celebrations

Philadelphia's North Philadelphia neighborhoods are set to get a festive facelift with colorful decorations along Ogontz Avenue, courtesy of a new city-approved beautification plan aimed at showcasing local pride during the city's 250th birthday bash.

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Council Proposes Ban on Unsanctioned Government Takeovers of Neighborhood Parks and Recreation Facilities

Philadelphia council members propose strict limits on government use of neighborhood parks and recreation facilities without explicit authorization. The move aims to prevent unsanctioned takeovers of community spaces by the city or courts.

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Bike Lane Established on Columbia Avenue with Parking Removed

City Council proposes creating bike lane on Columbia Avenue, which would remove parking spaces along the street. The plan aligns with state transportation regulations.

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Company Gets Green Light to Gussy Up South Broad Street with Decorative Features

City Council approves plan for Avenue of the Arts to add decorative features like lights, sculptures, and planters along a stretch of South Broad Street between Pine and Spruce Streets. The installation will be owned and maintained by AOA under specific terms and conditions.

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Center City Loading Zones Get Boost with Updated Parking Regulations Signed into Law

Center City businesses are getting more flexibility to load and unload goods, thanks to City Council's vote to expand loading zone options in the area. The move aims to alleviate congestion and improve delivery times for local merchants.

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City Awards Contract To Renovate Long-Vacant Frankford Avenue Health Clinic Location

Long-abandoned, but soon-to-be bustling, a century-old health clinic on Frankford Avenue is getting a major facelift after city officials greenlit a $1 million renovation deal with the property owner yesterday.

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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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Philadelphia Council Approves Permits for Bustling Sidewalk Café on Busy 13th Street Stretch

This bill allows a sidewalk café to be installed in front of two properties on South 13th Street in Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood.

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City Council Opens Up Streetlights for Community Groups Across Philadelphia Without Permission Required

Philadelphia's public buildings can now display decorative lights with owner approval after City Council granted a special permit to the Haverford Business Association. The move aims to boost community engagement and beautify local areas.

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City Council Moves to Revamp Zoning Laws on North Philadelphia Streets to Accommodate New Developments

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific neighborhood.

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Council Approves New Zoning Maps for Neighborhoods Along Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street

Philadelphia's South Philadelphia neighborhood is about to get a major facelift as new zoning regulations will allow taller buildings in the area, sparking both excitement and concern among local residents and business owners.

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Philadelphia Approves Sidewalk Café for 400 East Girard Avenue Amid Concerns Over Parking Spots

This bill allows a sidewalk café to be built in front of a specific business at 400 E Girard Ave in Philadelphia, with certain rules and conditions.

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South Philadelphia Property Owners Permitted to Build Overhanging Structures with Certain Restrictions

Washington Avenue merchants are celebrating after City Council voted to relax parking space restrictions along the busy corridor, but some residents are warning of increased congestion and safety risks for pedestrians.

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Kensington Avenue Business Gets Green Light to Expand onto Sidewalk for Outdoor Dining Area

Philadelphia's Restaurant Row gets a facelift as Council passes measure allowing 12 more restaurants on South Street to spill out onto sidewalks for expanded outdoor seating areas. A proposed ordinance would let local barbershops keep their doors open until midnight, giving late-night revelers and early risers alike access to haircuts after dark.

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City Council Streamlines Confusing Parking Laws in Bustling Center City Neighborhoods

This bill amends parking regulations in Center City Philadelphia, allowing for time-restricted loading zones and revising existing rules.

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City Council Approves Naming Wissinoming Park After Local Leader Margaret Tartaglione

Margaret Tartaglione's decades-long advocacy for the Northeast Philadelphia community is now being honored with a permanent fixture: her name will soon be etched on the sign outside Wissinoming Park, a move sparking praise from residents.

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South Philly Residents Alarmed as City Considers Permitting Structures to Span South 10th Street Sidewalk

This bill allows certain structures to encroach on public space at a specific location near 2654 S 10th St in South Philadelphia.

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City Council Greenlights Sidewalk Café for South Street Business Owner at 762 S 9th St

A popular South Street eatery just got the green light to bring its outdoor dining experience right onto the sidewalk, pending a few conditions that are being carefully reviewed by city officials. Local Business Owner's Parking Spots May Be Replaced with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Under New Plan

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