Legislation

Philly City Council Moves to Levy New Hotel Room Rental Tax Starting Next Quarter

Hoteliers in Philadelphia face additional tax on room rentals starting next quarter under a new law proposed by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson. The extra excise tax will be levied on hotel rooms rented in the city.

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Landlords Must Take Action Against Tenants Selling Tobacco Without Permit

Philadelphia landlords will now be required to take action against tenants selling tobacco products without a permit, with penalties for non-compliance as part of stricter rules adopted by City Council today.

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Council Targets Repeat Offenders With New Measure to Keep Problematic Businesses from Repeating Past Misdeeds

This bill ensures that nuisance businesses can be shut down even if ownership changes hands, as long as certain conditions are met.

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Philadelphia Council Passes Bill to Aid Victims of Faked Property Deeds

Homeowners caught in scams may see some relief from City Hall as Council passes bill requiring developers to verify buyers' identities and refund taxes paid on fake property deeds.

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Council Introduces Transparency Law Requiring Reporting on Non-Compete Contract Exemptions

Philadelphia's Small Business Owners Up in Arms Over Proposed Tax Hike: Council's 5-cent-per-bag tax increase could cost low-income families up to $100 more per year, sparking debate over equity and burden-sharing. Residents of North Philly's Sharswood Neighborhood Gear Up to Fight Proposed Zoning Changes: A proposed rezoning would open the door for high-rise development in a historic neighborhoo

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Philadelphia to Expand Video Monitoring and Enforcement of Nuisance Businesses Selling Drug Paraphernalia

This bill allows Philadelphia to better enforce laws against nuisance businesses that sell drug paraphernalia by expanding video monitoring and requiring additional enforcement mechanisms.

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Funeral Homes Ordered to Warn Heirs on Transferring Deceased Loved Ones' Property Titles

A new city rule will soon require funeral directors to advise grieving families about navigating the complex process of transferring their loved ones' property deeds, a potentially daunting task for those who have never done it before.

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Philadelphia Council Passes Bill to Regulate Retail Sales in City Neighborhoods

Philadelphia Residents May Soon Face Higher Fines for Littering as City Council Introduces Bill to Strengthen Anti-Vandalism Laws; the proposal targets repeat offenders and aims to clean up public spaces across the city.

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Restaurants Get Green Light for Outdoor Entertainment Amid Ongoing City Permit Process

Small Business Owners Cheer as Council Approves Bill Streamlining Sidewalk Café Permits Amid Growing Popularity of Outdoor Seating Areas The new law reduces permitting fees for small restaurants, allowing them to expand outdoor dining spaces without excessive bureaucratic hurdles.

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Philadelphia Newsstands Expand Vending Options, Allowing Snacks, Drinks, and Electronics Under New City Rules

Small Business Owners Get Relief as City Council Votes to Suspend Parking Ticket Fines for Low-Income Residents in Tax Abatement Areas The new measure freezes parking ticket fines for low-income Philadelphians living in tax abatement areas, a move advocates say will help struggling families avoid debt and penalties.

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