Legislation

Council Moves to Rein in "Barnacle" Towing Industry with Stricter Regulations Today

Council is set to tighten rules on private parking lot operators who use "barnacles" to immobilize cars, imposing new terms and conditions for their use. The stricter regulations aim to rein in the towing industry's practices.

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Catalytic Converter Thieves Banned in Philadelphia, Law Increases Metal Theft Penalties

Stealing catalytic converters from cars is now a crime in Philadelphia, punishable by increased penalties. The new law aims to combat metal thieves who profit from selling stolen car parts containing precious metals.

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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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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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City Council Establishes Parking Regulations on Six North Philadelphia Streets Starting Immediately Today

Parking restrictions are now in effect on six North Philadelphia streets, with two-hour limits enforced from 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Residents and visitors must adhere to these new regulations starting immediately today.

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City Imposes Stricter Parking Restrictions Along Gravers Lane and Millman Street Following Resident Complaints

Philadelphia Residents Will Soon Face Fines for Illegally Parking Near Schools, City Council Votes to Toughen Enforcement on No-Parking Zones Around Education Centers.

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Parking Regulations Established in Certain Philadelphia Neighborhood Streets

This bill establishes parking regulations in specific areas of Philadelphia.

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City Unveils Expanded Traffic Calming Plan for Senior Housing and Schools Throughout Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Philadelphia Residents May Face Higher Fees for Water and Sewer Bills Under Proposed Rate Increase, Affecting Over 600,000 City Customers. The plan would raise the average water bill by $15 per month, with low-income households potentially seeing larger increases as the city seeks to address aging infrastructure costs.

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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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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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Council sought to limit parking on Erie Avenue and Sydenham Street to two hours daily.

Two-hour parking limits are now in effect along Erie Avenue and Sydenham Street, enforced Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm. Residents with permit zone RPP#16 will be exempt from the new regulations.

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Council seeks to limit parking to 3 hours or 2 hours in Lawrence Street-Rockland and Lindley Avenue areas.

This bill establishes parking regulations in specific areas of Philadelphia: Lawrence Street and Rockland, and Lindley Avenue near N.

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Parking Restrictions Introduced for Specific Philadelphia Streets

This bill establishes two-hour parking restrictions on certain streets in Philadelphia: Mentor Street and Windrim Avenue, and Pelham Road and Mower Street.

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Philadelphia Residents Face New Parking Restrictions in Central Neighborhood Areas

This bill establishes new parking regulations in specific areas of Philadelphia: two-hour parking limits will be enforced between certain hours on Sulis Street and N.

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Council proposes ban on tractor trailers from parking on Philadelphia streets

City Council bans tractor trailers from parking on public streets in Philadelphia without penalty. Tractor trailer owners will be required to pay for towing if parked illegally.

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Truck Parking Ban Set for Busy Musgrave Street Segment in Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhoods

This bill prohibits trucks from parking on Musgrave Street between East Price and East Haines Streets at any time.

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Parking Regulations Established in Specific Areas of Philadelphia with Time Limits and Exemptions

Residents in seven Philly neighborhoods face stricter parking rules as new regulations kick in, limiting street time to just two hours and forcing drivers to dig deeper for change in RPP zones.

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Philadelphia Parking Rules Tightened Around Broad Street Corridor and Northeast Neighborhoods

This bill establishes new parking regulations in specific areas of Philadelphia to help manage traffic and parking.

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Gowen Avenue Parking Restrictions Tightened with Ban on South Side Vehicles Between Devon and Ardleigh Streets

This bill prohibits parking on the south side of East Gowen Avenue between Devon Street and Ardleigh Street.

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City Council Votes to Enforce Two-Hour Parking Rules Along Germantown Avenue from East Hortter to Gorgas Lane

This bill establishes two-hour parking regulations on Germantown Avenue between East Hortter Street and Gorgas Lane, both sides of the street.

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