Legislation
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Council proposed revising streets near Powelton Avenue and Busti Street intersections
City Council bill aims to revise street plans near Drexel campus and Busti Street intersection for improved roadways and intersections. Property owners would be required to release city from liability in these areas.
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Council Orders Office to Report on Troublesome Camping Spots Across Philly Neighborhoods Immediately
Council requires Office of the Managing Director to report on city code-violating camping activities and enforcement efforts to City Council. Reports must detail these issues immediately, under new law taking effect in the city's codes.
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Council proposed adding new chapter to Philly Code requiring quarterly opioid antidote reports
City Council requires quarterly reports on opioid antidote use, including data on frequency and location of administration, from the Office of the Managing Director. The new requirement aims to shed light on the City's use of overdose-reversing medication.
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City Rolls Out Traffic Calming Measures at Recreation Centers Across Philadelphia Today
The City of Philadelphia is expanding its traffic calming measure program to include recreation centers, allowing the Department of Streets to install speed bumps and other safety features around these locations. The changes are set to take effect with certain terms and conditions.
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City Greenlights Constellation Culinary Group to Run Event Planning and Catering at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center for Years
Constellation Culinary Group is set to manage event planning and catering at Fairmount Park's Horticulture Center under a multiyear agreement with the City of Philadelphia. The deal could last up to six years.
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Council proposed creation of /KEA Kensington El Area Overlay District in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's Kensington El area will be subject to new zoning regulations as a special overlay district is created, aiming to guide development in the North Philadelphia neighborhood. The district will encompass several city streets and include specific terms and conditions for land use.
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Council seeks to alter zoning for area bounded by Queen Lane and nearby avenues
Philadelphia zoning designations are set to change in a broad stretch of the city, bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, and Henry Avenue, under a proposed ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Jones.
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Zoning Map Overhaul Unveiled for Bustling Neighborhood Along Roosevelt Boulevard Corridor
Changes to zoning map designations are proposed for a neighborhood along Roosevelt Boulevard Corridor, bounded by major streets including Roosevelt Boulevard and Whitaker Avenue.
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Truck Parking Banned on Four Philadelphia Streets Amid Residency Concerns and Safety Fears Linger
Truck parking banned on four Philadelphia streets: Ardleigh Street, Vernon Road, Blakemore Street, and Gorgas Lane, sparking concerns over residency and safety issues.
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Trucks Banned from Double Parking on Both Sides of Belfield Avenue Overnight
Trucks are now prohibited from parking overnight on both sides of the 1900 block of Belfield Avenue, as ordered by Councilmember Bass. The new regulation takes effect once signage is posted to alert drivers.
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Council sought to ban street vending on specific stretches of Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.
Street vendors will be prohibited from operating on certain parts of Girard Avenue in Philadelphia under a new city ordinance. The restrictions are aimed at regulating street vending activities along this key thoroughfare.
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Council sought to extend real estate tax exemption deadline for longtime owner-occupants.
Longtime homeowners in Philadelphia now have until January 31st to apply for real estate tax exemptions, giving them an extra four months to submit their applications. The deadline was previously set for September 30th this year.
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Council proposes stricter rules on tree encroachment on Philadelphia properties
Property owners who neglect to trim encroaching trees could face consequences under new rules aimed at protecting neighbors from overgrown branches that invade neighboring properties. The city will now be able to take action if issues are not addressed.
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City Council Moves to Scrap Criminal Registration System Amid Controversy Over Fees and Procedures
Council members Phillips and Driscoll, along with four others, introduced a bill to repeal the city's criminal registration system, amid controversy over fees and procedures affecting individuals subject to it. The proposal would eliminate existing regulations on Monday if passed.
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Council sought to revise Philadelphia parking regulations for angle parking orientations.
This bill revises parking regulations and fines related to angle parking in Philadelphia.
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Council proposes mandatory shopping cart containment systems for large retail businesses
Philadelphia businesses with 10 or more shopping carts will be required to implement cart containment systems, preventing customers from taking carts out of designated parking areas. Affected retailers must enforce the new rule under specific terms and conditions.
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City Transfers 2.5 Million from Special Grants Fund to Fire Department's Personnel Budget Suddenly
Philadelphia's Fire Department is set to receive $2.5 million for personal services after City Council approved the transfer from a special grants fund in the city budget. The funds come from the Grants Revenue Fund and will be directed towards the Fire Department.
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Council proposes no parking on both sides of Forbidden Drive between Bells Mill Road and Wises Mill Road.
Philadelphia residents who drive along Forbidden Drive between Bells Mill Road and Wises Mill Road face new restrictions: parking is now prohibited on both sides of the road. Signs will be posted to reflect the change once completed.
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Philadelphia Voters to Decide Fate of Independent Prison Oversight Board in Upcoming City Election Ballot Question
Philadelphia voters will soon weigh in on whether to create an independent Prison Community Oversight Board. A question on the ballot seeks to amend the city's charter to establish the board, giving citizens a say in its creation.
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Drifting Now Banned on Philly Streets with Hefty Fines and Car Confiscations Coming Soon
Drifting drivers face hefty fines of $2,000 and potential car confiscation in Philadelphia's new anti-drifting law. Intentional skidding sideways, also known as "doughnuts" or "spin-outs," is now prohibited on city streets.
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