Legislation

Fitness Centers in Seventh and Eighth Districts Get Earliest OK Yet at 5am

Fitness centers in Philadelphia's Seventh and Eighth Councilmanic Districts can now open as early as 5am, under new city rules.

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Philadelphia Businesses Face Fines and Training Mandate for Selling Tobacco to Minors and Operating Illegally

This law adds penalties for selling tobacco products to minors and unlicensed retailing of tobacco in Philadelphia.

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City Awards Contract To Renovate Long-Vacant Frankford Avenue Health Clinic Location

Long-abandoned, but soon-to-be bustling, a century-old health clinic on Frankford Avenue is getting a major facelift after city officials greenlit a $1 million renovation deal with the property owner yesterday.

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Pharmacies Get Green Light to Stay Open Late to Fill Critical Medical Needs

Philadelphia's 70,000 low-income residents with chronic illnesses will soon have a more reliable way to get life-saving medications after midnight, thanks to extended pharmacy hours in the city.

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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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Philadelphia City Council Proposes Evening Curfews for Kensington Businesses to Curb Noise Complaints

This bill regulates the hours of operation for certain businesses in a specific area bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E Tioga Street, and Frankford Avenue.

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City Officials Must Report Use of Life-Saving Opioid Antidotes to Council by End of Month

Philadelphia officials must report use of opioid antidotes to City Council by month's end, following passage of new bill requiring transparency in life-saving treatments. City Council voted 16-0 to mandate reports from the Office of the Managing Director.

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Council proposed adding new chapter to Philly Code requiring quarterly opioid antidote reports

City Council requires quarterly reports on opioid antidote use, including data on frequency and location of administration, from the Office of the Managing Director. The new requirement aims to shed light on the City's use of overdose-reversing medication.

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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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Philadelphia Council Votes to Allow Narcotics Injection Sites in Select Neighborhoods Under Strict Regulations

This bill creates a new 'Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District' in specific neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

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