Legislation

Phila. Council Introduces Measures to Regulate Liquor Sales in City Neighborhoods

This bill proposes new regulations and penalties related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia City Agencies Must Keep Immigration Data Secret from Cops

Philadelphia residents who are undocumented or have family members in the country illegally could be protected under new proposed rules that shield their personal data from local law enforcement.

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Philadelphia Police Ordered to Clearly Display Badges and Official IDs at All Times On Duty

Philadelphia police are now required to visibly display their badges and official IDs at all times while on duty, a move aimed at transparency and accountability.

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City Council Tries to Shield Philly's Immigrants from Police Checkpoints and Enforcement Actions Daily

A proposed law would prevent police from enforcing federal immigration laws within city limits, sparking debate over public safety and the rights of undocumented immigrants living in Philly's neighborhoods.

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Philadelphia Bans Sale of Drug Paraphernalia in Industrial Areas

This bill prohibits selling drug paraphernalia in certain industrial areas of Philadelphia.

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City Council Moves to Scrap Criminal Registration System Amid Controversy Over Fees and Procedures

Council members Phillips and Driscoll, along with four others, introduced a bill to repeal the city's criminal registration system, amid controversy over fees and procedures affecting individuals subject to it. The proposal would eliminate existing regulations on Monday if passed.

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City Council Moves to Ban Face Masks in Public Spaces Amid Growing Crime Concerns Downtown

Philadelphia City Council Unveils Plan to Mandate Paid Sick Leave for All Service Industry Workers by Next Summer, a move advocates say is long overdue but businesses warn could be devastating.

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City Tightens Penalties for Repeatedly Noncompliant Businesses Under New Law

This bill toughens penalties for businesses that repeatedly break city rules and redefines what a 'nuisance business' is.

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Department of Streets Gets Green Light to Install Traffic Calming Measures Near City Schools Daily

Philadelphia Students May Soon Have More Protected Bike Lanes Council Passes Resolution Supporting Expansion of Dedicated Cycling Routes Across City A new proposal would designate 15 miles of protected bike lanes in Philadelphia, aimed at encouraging cycling and reducing congestion on major thoroughfares like Market Street and Broad Street.

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