Legislation

Newsstand Owner Gets Green Light to Bury Electrical Conduits Under 30th Street and Market Street

Philadelphia Newsstands Set to Shine Brighter, Thanks to New Council Ruling Allowing Owners to Bury Electrical Conduits Under Busy City Streets. Small business owners along 30th Street and Market will reap benefits from reduced electrical costs.

190936

Philadelphia City Council Votes to Rename Cobbs Creek Center after Environmental Trailblazer Carole Williams-Green

Cobbs Creek Center is being renamed "Carole Williams-Green Community Environmental Education Center" in recognition of its founder's environmental efforts. The honor comes after decades of rehabilitation work led by Carole Williams-Green in Fairmount Park.

190937

Food Truck Owner Gets Green Light to Install Conduits for Electrical Service on 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue

A long-time food vendor gets approval to bring power to their corner of 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue, but neighbors still worry about increased noise and congestion in the area.

190938

Spring Garden Neighborhood Zoning Map Overhaul Proposed to Revamp Land Use and Development Patterns

Philly Businesses Scramble as New Parking Regulations Would Impose Stiffer Fines on Downtown Commercial Parking Lots, Boosting Revenue for City Coffers.

190889

Philadelphia Zoning Maps Get Overhaul as Council Approves Changes to Neighborhood Boundaries

This bill changes the zoning laws for certain areas in Philadelphia bounded by Chestnut Street, 45th Street, Ludlow Street, and 46th Street.

190890

Civic Center Boulevard and University Avenue Zoning Designations Changed by City Lawmakers

This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas near Civic Center Boulevard and University Avenue.

190891

City Conveys Two Parcels to Penn and Children's Hospital Group for Further Development

This bill allows the city to sell and lease back two properties in University City (near 34th St and Civic Center Blvd) to a new entity formed by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for further development.

190892

Zoning Changes Implemented for Ogden Street to 40th Street and Parrish Street to Preston Street Areas

This bill changes the zoning designations for a specific area of land in Philadelphia, bounded by Ogden Street, 40th Street, Parrish Street, and Preston Street.

190893

City Council Bill Targets Overhaul of Zoning Designations in West Philly Neighborhood Boundaries

This bill changes the zoning designation for certain areas of land in a specific Philadelphia neighborhood.

190894

Council Proposes Zoning Overhaul for Swath of Southwest Philly Neighborhoods Along Cedar Avenue

Councilmember Blackwell proposes changing zoning designations for areas near Cedar Avenue, Baltimore Avenue, and 47th Street in Southwest Philly. The exact changes are outlined on Maps "A" and "B".

190895

City Transfers Ownership of West Philly Land Parcel to Redevelopment Authority for Potential Future Development Projects

Low-Income Homeowners May Face Higher Water Bills Under Proposed City Rate Hike; Average Residential Customer Could See 15% Increase on Their Annual Bill.

190896

West Philadelphia Zoning Map Changes Take Effect After City Council Passage

West Philly Residents Face Higher Rents as City Council Passes Bill Allowing Multi-Unit Development in Single-Family Neighborhoods, Sparking Fears of Gentrification on Haverford Avenue. New construction is expected to bring in thousands of dollars more for homeowners' taxes.

190897

West Philadelphia Land Bound by Cobbs Creek Gets New Zoning Designations

Neighborhood Businesses Face Uncertain Future as Proposed Council Bill Would Raise Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers to $7 an Hour, Affecting Thousands of Employees at City's Restaurants and Bars The new wage standard would apply to over 30,000 tipped workers in Philadelphia, forcing many restaurants and bars to adapt their business models or risk facing fines.

190898

Council Expands Tax Breaks for Keystone Zone Properties Amid Economic Rebound

Property owners in blighted neighborhoods could reap significant tax savings under a new proposal aimed at spurring economic growth, with some estimates suggesting thousands of dollars in annual discounts for eligible parcels.

190848

Newsstand Owners Cleared to Install Electrical Conduits on 43rd Street Corner in West Philly

Newsstand owners cleared to install electrical conduits on 43rd Street corner after City Council approval; permit requirements and cost agreements must still be met by the business.

190849

Treasurer's Office Seeks Deal for High-Tech Cash Tracking System Amid City Budget Scrutiny

Philadelphia taxpayers' dollars may soon be tracked more efficiently, but at what cost? A proposed deal would outsource management of the city's $1.4 billion in cash reserves to a private firm.

190850

Philadelphia Council Votes to Rename Fairmount Park After Longtime Community Leader Lucien E. Blackwell

Philadelphia's largest park is on the chopping block for a name change: Council passes measure to rename East Fairmount Park after long-time politician Lucien E. Blackwell, sparking debate over legacy and community identity.

190824

West Philly Zoning Overhaul Affects Slope to Powelton Avenue Area

Rooftop bars and restaurants along South Street are facing new regulations under a proposed city law that would limit outdoor seating, raising concerns from business owners about reduced revenue.

190825

Market Street Sidewalk Vendors Hit with Prohibition Between 33rd and 34th Streets

A new law aims to clear out sidewalk sales, targeting vendors who sell everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts along a crowded stretch of Market Street, infuriating some small business owners.

190826

University of the Sciences Takes Control of Street Lights Along Woodland Avenue in West Philly Neighborhood

Bill allows University of the Sciences to own and maintain existing street lights on Woodland Avenue in West Philadelphia.

190801