Legislation

City Signs 25-Year Lease Deal with Twenty-First Ward Athletic Association for Park Land Use

Philadelphia signed a 25-year lease deal with Twenty-First Ward Athletic Association for land use in the city's 21st Ward, also granting the association an access easement. The lease agreement was finalized by City Council last June.

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Zoning Changes Alter Neighborhood Boundaries Along W. Coulter Street and Midvale Avenue

This bill changed the zoning designations in a specific area of Philadelphia bounded by W.

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Philadelphia Extends Deadline for Compliance on River Road Vacation Conditions

Residents and businesses along a major West Philly artery are getting four more years to meet costly requirements after city officials agreed to extend the River Road vacation deadline by nearly five years.

060500

City Council Extends DROP Program for Public Safety Workers Amid Ongoing Staffing Shortages Concerns

Philadelphia City Council voted to temporarily keep cops and firefighters on the payroll past 65, as the city struggles with police staffing shortages and a dwindling number of officers eligible for retirement benefits.

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City Council Proposes Special Election to Grant Priority Hires to Children of Fallen First Responders

Philadelphia City Council votes to introduce a proposed constitutional amendment giving preferential treatment in hiring city jobs to kids of slain first responders, sparking debate about fairness and sacrifice. The change affects hundreds of families who have lost loved ones serving the city.

060507

City Officials Clear Path for Paving on Epiphany Place Amid Stringent Payment Terms Established

This law authorizes the paving of Epiphany Place in Philadelphia under certain conditions and requires the party responsible to pay for the work.

060468

Time Warner Cites Philly as Key Market for Comcast Takeover of Local Cable Franchise Operations

A proposed deal would give Comcast control over thousands of Philly homes that currently rely on Time Warner's cable service, sparking concerns about price hikes and reduced competition for local residents.

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Trucks Banned from Conshohocken Avenue Parking Zone

Conshohocken Avenue Residents Breathe Easier as Truck Parking Ban Takes Effect, But Local Businesses Fear Economic Impact of Loss of Overnight Parking Spots for Drivers.

060382

Ford Road No Truck Parking Zone Established Along Monument Road to Chamounix Drive

Philadelphia residents who live near the busy stretch of Ford Road may finally get some relief from constant traffic congestion and noise as a new parking ban on large trucks takes effect. Starting immediately, trucks are prohibited from idling or parking along the road.

060383

City Hall Paves Way For Revamped Roadways Along City Avenue, Monument Road, And Presidential Boulevard

This bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia to pave portions of three roads: City Avenue, Monument Road, and Presidential Boulevard.

060384

City Officials Unveil Plans to Widen Key Roads Through West Philly's Bustling Business Corridor

A Proposal to Restrict Philly's Short-Term Rental Market Could be on its Way to Becoming Law: Council Members Want to Cap Rentals at 90 Days Per Year, Limit Properties Eligible for Short-Term Licenses. The proposed ordinance aims to alleviate housing pressures and stabilize neighborhoods by limiting short-term rentals in residential areas.

060385

Trucks Banned from Parking on Upland Way Between 54th Street and Woodbine Avenue

Resident uproar is brewing over a new city ordinance that prohibits all commercial vehicles from parking along a busy stretch of Upland Way, forcing truckers to find alternative routes and residents to adapt their daily routines. The ban affects both sides of the street from 54th Street to Woodbine Avenue.

060386

City Authorizes Revision of City Plan 299 to Make Way for Gas Main

This bill revises a portion of City Plan No.

060337

Motorhomes Prohibited on Livezey Street Between Ridge and Valley Avenues

This bill prohibits motor homes from parking on Livezey Street between Ridge Avenue and Valley Avenue.

060315

Johnny Mañanas Restaurant Gets Deadline Extension to Open Midvale Avenue Cafe

Ridge Avenue cafe's future hangs in balance as council votes to grant Johnny Mañanas Restaurant a second chance to meet conditions and secure permit for outdoor seating area.

060316

City Council OKs Extension of Parker Avenue Through Southwest Philly Neighborhood

This bill allows the extension of Parker Avenue in Philadelphia and requires owners to release the city from potential damages and claims related to the changes.

060317

Parker Avenue Extension Paved Under Certain Terms and Conditions Signed into Law

This bill authorizes the paving of a 66-foot extension of Parker Avenue in Philadelphia, with certain terms and conditions.

060318

Northeast Philly Neighborhoods Get New Zoning Rules as City Council Updates Local Land-Use Regulations

Proposed changes to city parking regulations could bring relief to residents struggling with street congestion, but some argue the plan will only shift problems to other neighborhoods.

060288

Philadelphia Extends Life of Community Development Initiative as Deadline Looms March 18th Mark

Community development projects in Philly are getting an 11-year reprieve as city council votes to extend a vital initiative, giving local organizations more time to secure funding and finish long-planned projects.

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City Plans Get Major Overhaul as Bigonet Lane, Lare Street, and Bothwell Road Set to Vanish

This bill revises City Plan maps by removing Bigonet Lane, Lare Street, and a portion of Bothwell Road from the city's official map.

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