Legislation

City to vacate Hartwell Lane and reserve water main and public utility right of way

Hartwell Lane is set to be vacated and a right of way reserved for water main and public utility purposes, with the city to accept a grant under certain terms and conditions.

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City Council Votes to Redirect Traffic Flow on Busy Section of West Lippincott Street Near 23rd Street Intersection

This bill proposes to regulate traffic direction on a small section of West Lippincott Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

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North 20th Street Traffic Flow to be Altered Between Erie and West Tioga Streets

Councilmember Bass proposes reversing traffic direction on North 20th Street between Erie Avenue and West Tioga Street, making it a one-way street for southbound traffic. Signs indicating the change would need to be installed before the new rule takes effect.

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Philadelphia Council Votes Unanimously to Make Winona Street One Way East Bound

This bill makes Winona Street one-way from Laurens to Morris Streets, going eastbound.

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Council Unveils New Parking and Bike Lane Rules for Maplewood Avenue Between Greene and Wayne Streets

Philadelphia City Council Aims to End Parking Nightmares with Mandatory Residential Permit Program for All Zones West of Broad Street. Homeowners in these areas must now pay for permits to park their cars, freeing up spaces for visitors and commuters.

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City Plan Revised to Widen Hillcrest Avenue and Modify Intersection with Germantown Avenue

Hillcrest Avenue residents face longer commutes starting tomorrow as part of the street is slated for a surprise widening, while neighbors on nearby side streets worry about increased traffic congestion around Germantown Avenue's modified intersection.

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New Parking Rules Roll Out in Philly Neighborhoods Amid Anger from Residents Over Limited Spaces

New parking restrictions are coming to several Philadelphia neighborhoods, limiting time and days for parking in areas like Shawnee Street, Chestnut Hill Avenue, and Highland Avenue. Residents will face two-hour parking limits during weekdays and Saturdays.

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Bryan Street Becomes One-Way Northbound from West Mount Pleasant Avenue to Allens Lane

Motorists on Bryan Street face a major change today as the city's traffic flow is reversed, with all northbound traffic now forced onto the one-way street from Mount Pleasant Avenue to Allens Lane.

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City Set to Redraw Drainage Map in East Philly Neighborhood After Developer Donates New Right of Way

East Philadelphia residents may see relief from frequent flooding as proposed changes to a 40-year-old drainage map could reroute stormwater through a newly donated parcel of land near Torresdale Avenue. Homeowners along nearby streets have long battled waterlogged basements.

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Council Approves Narrowing of Old York Road in Northeast Philadelphia, Requires Property Owner Agreements

Narrowing of Old York Road sparks concerns for Northeast Philly businesses, as council approves plan to squeeze road to just 50 feet in a specific stretch, affecting scores of property owners who now face costly reconfigurations.

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Parking Restrictions Tightened Along East Willow Grove Avenue Between Crittenden Street and Stenton Avenue

This bill revises parking restrictions on East Willow Grove Avenue between Crittenden Street and Stenton Avenue by allowing or prohibiting parking on both sides of the street.

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Sewer Construction Authorized on Knox Street for Public Service

Philadelphia residents living along Knox Street are one step closer to ditching their septic systems after City Council gave the green light for a new sewer line to be built, but commuters may face temporary traffic delays during construction.

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Conlyn Street to Become One-Way, Eastbound Traffic Permitted from Wister to North 21st Streets

This bill makes Conlyn Street one-way from Wister to North 21st Streets, allowing eastbound traffic.

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City proposal to narrow a drainage and water main right-of-way near Meade Street and Gravers Lane.

This bill allows the city to reduce the width of a right-of-way reserved for drainage and water main purposes from 60 feet to 30 feet in the area near Meade Street, Gravers Lane, and Shawnee Street.

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City Moves to Acquire Three Key Properties on Germantown Avenue Amid Ongoing Redevelopment Efforts

A contentious plan to acquire three key commercial properties on Germantown Avenue has sparked concern among local business owners, who worry about the impact on their livelihoods as city redevelopment efforts continue to reshape the neighborhood's landscape.

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City to Acquire Historic Germantown Trestle Bridge Land and License Creekside Property from PECO Energy

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to acquire a historic trestle bridge from PECO Energy Company and enter into an agreement to license land along Cresheim Creek for public use.

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Parking Restrictions Tightened on Maplewood Avenue Amid Resident Complaints of Congested Streets

This bill restricts parking on Maplewood Avenue between Greene and Wayne Avenues to prohibit parking at any time.

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Germantown Business Group Wins Approval for Bollard Installation Along Bustling Maplewood Mall

Maplewood Mall merchants are breathing easier with Council's approval of new security measures: 10 steel bollards will soon block traffic along the busy shopping strip in Northwest Philly.

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Philadelphia Gas Works Secures Four Year Lease on Germantown Properties Amid Urban Renewal Push

Philadelphia's Largest Landlord to Get Rent Freeze on Thousands of Units Amid Ongoing Code Enforcement Debate A proposed bill would grant a two-year freeze on rent increases for Philadelphia Housing Authority tenants in 3,500 units owned by the largest landlord in the city.

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City Buildings Must Provide Baby Diaper Changing Stations for Public Use Under New Council Proposal

Philadelphia Parents May Soon Have More Peace of Mind: Council Bill Mandates Diaper-Changing Stations in Public Restrooms Throughout City Buildings. The measure targets 45 facilities, including recreation centers and libraries.

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