Legislation

PECO Gets Green Light for UnderTransformer Work on Pennypack Path Near State Road 7801

This bill allows PECO Energy Company to access and maintain underground transformers along a portion of the Pennypack Path near State Road 7801.

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Buses Must Use Designated Areas or Face Fines Under New Traffic Rules Proposal

City Council Takes Aim at Congested Streets with New Rules for Bus Stops: Drivers who fail to comply could face fines up to $500, hitting the bottom line of private bus companies that often operate in high-demand areas.

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City Council Greenlights Installation of First-Ever Elevator for Aramingo Avenue Shopfront

Small Businesses Rejoice as City Council Approves Zoning Overhaul Allowing More Retail Space on Bustling South Street. Under the new rules, small shop owners will be able to expand into larger storefronts, paving the way for new businesses in one of Philly's most vibrant commercial corridors.

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City Council Tries to Reverse Ryan Avenue One-Way Plan Amid Resident Outcry and Confusion

Philadelphia residents who thought they'd learned how to navigate the streets may soon be turning around again, as City Council attempts to rescind its own plan to flip traffic flow on a busy North Philly corridor.

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Philadelphia Council Moves to Toughen Plumbing License Requirements Amid Rising Safety Concerns

Philadelphia Council seeks to strengthen plumbing license requirements by creating and administering exams for master plumbers and journeyman plumbers, aiming to boost safety standards in the industry.

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City Council Approves Utility Path Renovations Along Bridge Street as Part of Citywide Infrastructure Upgrade Plan

Renovations are coming to Bridge Street as part of the city's infrastructure upgrade plan, which will impact residents and businesses along this busy thoroughfare. Utility paths will be widened and improved to accommodate growing demand for services.

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City Council Votes to Open Gates to Long-Closed Parkland Along Bustling Bath Street Neighborhood

This bill opens a public right of way on city-owned land near the intersection of Bath and Victoria Streets.

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Council Greenlights Removal of Aging Gas Pipe on Ashburner Street Ahead of Planned Development Project

Aging gas pipes on Ashburner Street are being removed from city planning documents ahead of planned development, paving the way for potential construction in the area. The abandoned pipeline is situated southeast of Hegerman Street.

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Shelmire Avenue Segment Struck from City Plan Under Certain Terms and Conditions

This bill allows the city to revise a portion of City Plan No.

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