Legislation

City Council Proposes Parking Permit Program for North Philadelphia Homeowners Amid Parking Frenzy Concerns

Residents in North Philadelphia's District 38 may soon need permits to park their vehicles under proposed new rules. The plan would restrict certain residents from applying for permits, despite residing within the designated district.

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City Council Demands Regular Reports on Disbursement of Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner Aid in Philly Neighborhoods

Philadelphia's Housing Trust Fund will be required to publish a detailed, annual report on the distribution and allocation of funds across the city, starting from this year.

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City Purchases Land for Highly Anticipated Northeast Philly Health Center Along Bustling Roosevelt Boulevard

City Council authorizes purchase of land along East Roosevelt Boulevard for a new health center. The property, known as Friends Campus, will be used for development and operation of the facility under certain terms and conditions.

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City Teams Up With Private Developer to Build Condo Complex and Health Clinic on Frankford Avenue

This bill allows the city to partner with a private developer to build a mixed-use condominium and health center on Frankford Avenue.

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City Officials Ordered to Report on Growing Homeless Camping Problem in Philadelphia Streets

City officials must now report to Council about homeless camps violating city rules and the city's efforts to address them. The Office of the Managing Director is required to submit regular reports on impermissible camping activities.

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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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City Officials Tweak Affordable Housing Rules to Expand Options for Renters Across Philadelphia

Roughly 4,000 Philly renters could soon have more affordable options as a proposed overhaul of the city's affordable housing regulations aims to increase access to rent-controlled units in apartments above stores and restaurants on commercial corridors.

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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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City Leases Property on East Allegheny for Police Use in Upcoming Anti-Crime Initiative

A $1.5 million deal to lease a Southeast Philly warehouse is sparking questions about its role in Mayor Kenney's anti-crime push and whether it's a sound investment of taxpayer dollars.

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City Seeks Contractor for Waterloo Street Sewer Upgrade Amid Neighborhood Growth Concerns Rise

Councilmember Lozada's bill authorizes a contract for a public sewer upgrade on Waterloo Street, required to serve the growing neighborhood. The project would be carried out in accordance with city code chapter 13-400.

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