Legislation

Council Proposes Special Election to Create Office of Food and Nutrition Security and Advisory Commission

Philadelphia City Council proposes special election to create office focused on food and nutrition security, with a corresponding advisory commission to promote access to healthy, affordable food.

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South Philly Italian Kitchen owner seeks permit for sidewalk café at 2655 South 18th Street location.

South Philly Italian Kitchen owner seeks permit for sidewalk café at 2655 South 18th Street location, with plans for 12 tables and 36 seats, pending compliance with city regulations.

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Philadelphia Code Amended to Provide Compensation for Food and Nutrition Advisory Commission Members

Philadelphia Councilors Propose Pay for Food and Nutrition Commission Members, Outline New Duties and Responsibilities in Code Amendment.

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City to Enter Agreements with Vendors to Process and Market Recyclable Materials

City Council approves deals with vendors to process and market recyclable materials, boosting the city's recycling program. The agreements are the result of a comprehensive request for proposals from the Sanitation and Procurement Departments.

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City to Sign 4-Year Contracts with Major Waste Management Firms under Certain Terms and Conditions

Philadelphia is set to sign 4-year contracts with Waste Management, Republic Services, and ReWorld Sustainable Solutions to collect and dispose of municipal waste, with the option to extend for up to 3 more years.

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Truck loading zone established on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street.

A truck loading zone will be established on S. 23rd Street, between South Street and Naudain Street, allowing vehicles to load and unload for up to one hour, every day of the week.

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Zoning designations to be changed in area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

Zoning designations in the Wharton Street to Newkirk Street area are set to change, shifting boundaries from existing designations on Map "A" to new ones on Map "B".

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Zoning designations changing in Philadelphia area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

Zoning designations in an area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street will be changed to align with new zoning maps, as proposed by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

260760

City Leasing Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill for Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Training Facility

City Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson sponsor a bill to lease land at Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill for a training facility, with goals of environmental remediation and development.

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City to Finance Construction of New Forensics Laboratory for Philadelphia Police Department

City to finance construction of new forensics lab for Philadelphia Police Department through Service Agreement with Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.

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City Approves Strict Rules Governing Temporary No Parking Signs Across Philadelphia Streets

Philadelphia's streets are now subject to stricter rules governing temporary "no parking" signs, requiring a permit for their use and limiting when vehicles can be towed. Towing will only occur after a specified timeframe following sign posting.

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City Council Moves to Waive Parking Tax for Bus Loading Facilities Starting Next Spring

Bus loading facilities to escape parking tax starting next spring in Philadelphia. The change, effective May 1, 2026, would exempt these facilities from the city's Parking Tax under certain terms and conditions.

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Philadelphia Council OKs Plan to Borrow Up to 578 Million Dollars for Major Infrastructure Projects

Philadelphia City Council has authorized borrowing up to $578 million through bond sales to fund capital projects like infrastructure improvements. The funds will support various municipal investments across the city.

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Philadelphia Approves Plan to Refinance Youth Center Bonds and Revise Municipal Leases

City Council Approves Plan to Refinance Bonds Issued for Youth Center Facility, Makes Lease Changes with Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

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City Treasurer Clears Path for New Payroll Banking Deal with Citizens Bank National Association

City Treasurer cleared to sign deal with Citizens Bank for payroll banking services, pending contract terms that safeguard city interests. Council President Johnson and Gilmore Richardson sponsored the authorization.

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Philadelphia City Council Approves PGW Budget Amid Ongoing Infrastructure Upgrade Plans Continues

Philadelphia Gas Works gets $208 million budget approval from City Council, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrade plans. The budget and revised forecast for future years were submitted by the corporation managing PGW's operations.

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City Council Approves $44.8 Million Funding Boost for Philadelphia Gas Works Amid Budget Forecast Revisions

Philadelphia Gas Works receives $44.8 million funding boost from city council, with amendments to FY2026 Capital Budget and revised forecast for FY2027-2031 capital budgets under new constraints and conditions.

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Bill Aims to Relax Parking Requirements in Philadelphia's Commercial Mixed-Use District

Philadelphia's commercial mixed-use zoning rules have been overhauled to allow for more multi-family housing in certain areas under new zoning regulations approved by City Council. Changes will affect what types of buildings can be constructed and how they are zoned.

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City Council Revamps Zoning Code Around Public Hubs to Foster More Transit Oriented Communities Across Philadelphia

Zoning laws in Philadelphia are being rewritten around public transportation hubs to foster more transit-oriented communities. The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District is being renamed and expanded to cover a wider area, with new use, dimensional, and parking standards.

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City's Zoning Code Revised to Clarify Transit Improvement Bonus Structure and Parameters

Philadelphia's zoning code has been revised to clarify and overhaul the Transit Improvement Bonus structure, affecting developers who seek density bonuses for projects near transit hubs. The new rules take effect immediately.

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