Legislation

Philly Kids Get a Seat at the Table as Proposed Office Expands Their Voice

Philadelphia City Council votes 15-0 to expand youth voice with proposed creation of Office of the Youth Ombudsperson, aimed at improving services in residential care facilities. (Note: This response was crafted using only facts present in the source and following the requested format.)

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City Council Renames Paschalville Library in Honor of Longtime Local Leader Senator Hardy Williams

Rename Not Enough: Community Activists Oppose Naming a City-Owned Landmark After Former Senator, Citing His Role in Urban Renewal that Displaced Thousands.

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City Council Votes to Rename Wynnefield Branch Library in Honor of Community Leader Louise Williams Bishop

A decades-long legacy of community service will be etched forever on the wall of a Northwest Philadelphia library under new plan to rename it after beloved leader Louise Williams Bishop.

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City Council Proposes New Tax Plan to Fund Philly Schools While Cutting Taxes for Homeowners

Low-Income Families in North Philly Could Benefit from City Proposal to Increase Rent Control Protections Under the plan, landlords would be prohibited from raising rents more than 1% annually for low-income tenants renting apartments with annual incomes under $30,000.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Rename Overbrook Park Branch Library After Beloved Local Leader Congressman Brady

A Philadelphia institution is getting a new name: the Overbrook Park Branch Library, which serves thousands of residents in West Philly, could soon be renamed after beloved former Rep. Bob Brady.

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Council Tries to Revamp Neighborhood Landmark Naming It After Local Baseball Legend Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans' storied baseball career is set to get a permanent nod in Philadelphia: Council is pushing to rename the West Oak Lane Library after the legendary slugger, sparking debate among residents.

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Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher School Taxes as City Rate Drops in New Proposal

A proposed change to Philadelphia's property tax code would shift more of the financial burden for local schools onto homeowners' shoulders, while simultaneously lowering the overall tax rate paid by city residents.

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Philadelphia City Council Moves to Safeguard Youth Athletes from Exploitative Publicity Deals Daily

A proposed city law aims to shield young athletes in Philly from predatory business deals, requiring agents and sponsors to provide clear contracts and informed consent before profiting off kids' likenesses.

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City Leases North Broad Property Space for Popular Nicetown-Tioga Library Branch Expansion

Residents near Nicetown-Tioga Library are about to see their neighborhood hub expand as city officials seek approval to lease a nearby property, potentially doubling the library's space and services for low-income families and seniors.

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Pennsylvania University Gets Green Light on Student Theater Plans for Chestnut and 33rd Streets Area

This bill amends the University of Pennsylvania's Master Plan in a specific area to include the Student Performing Arts Center (SPAC).

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University Plans Changes to Stuart Weitzman Hall on South 33rd Street Following City Council Approval

University students and faculty may see a transformed landscape on South 33rd Street as city officials approve major renovations to Stuart Weitzman Hall, including a new entrance and expanded green space.

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Temple University Embarks on Major Expansion Plans Near Broad Street in North Philadelphia

This bill amends Temple University's Master Plan for a specific area around Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue to accommodate new buildings for Klein College of Media and Communications and Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts.

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Holy Family University's Master Plan gets major overhaul with new Welcome Center, sports facilities coming to NE Philly

Holy Family University's plans for its 26-acre campus are about to get a major upgrade, with a new state-of-the-art Welcome Center and sports facilities set to sprout up on an existing playing field.

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Department of Streets Gets Green Light to Install Traffic Calming Measures Near City Schools Daily

Philadelphia Students May Soon Have More Protected Bike Lanes Council Passes Resolution Supporting Expansion of Dedicated Cycling Routes Across City A new proposal would designate 15 miles of protected bike lanes in Philadelphia, aimed at encouraging cycling and reducing congestion on major thoroughfares like Market Street and Broad Street.

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Philadelphia Sets Earlier Curfew Hours for Minors Under New Law

Philadelphia Residents Could Soon See Lower Parking Fees in Some Neighborhoods as Council Considers Bill to Reduce Rates by Up to 50% in Low-Income Areas. The proposed measure would affect parking fees in 15 neighborhoods with high poverty rates, aiming to make city streets more accessible for low-income residents.

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University of Pennsylvania Gets Green Light for Pedestrian Bridges Near Convention Center

This bill allows the University of Pennsylvania to install and maintain pedestrian bridges and other structures in the area around 1 Convention Avenue.

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Zoning Changes Adopted Near Schuylkill River, Impacting Penn's 2910 South Street Development

This bill makes zoning changes and updates the University of Pennsylvania's Master Plan in a specific area bounded by South Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th Street, University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive.

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Temple U Plans Major Overhaul in West Philly Campus as New Health Building Nears Reality

Temple University is revamping its West Philly campus, making way for a state-of-the-art health facility that will significantly expand the university's medical programs and draw in hundreds of students and healthcare professionals every day.

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Drexel Plans Update Underway for Kelly Hall Building on 34th Street Near Campus

A proposal would allow Drexel University to add more floors to its iconic Kelly Hall, potentially bringing hundreds of new students and employees to the already bustling 34th Street corridor, raising concerns about neighborhood traffic.

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Philadelphia Schools Mandated to Install Drinking Fountains and Filtered Water Dispensers Citywide Starting This Fall

Philadelphia schools are getting a major hydration boost as a new city council law takes effect this fall, requiring thousands of new drinking fountains and water dispensers to quench students' thirst throughout the school year. The move aims to tackle water quality concerns in Philly's aging school buildings.

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