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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Council sought to extend liquor sales until 4:00 A.M. under specific conditions

Philadelphia businesses can now sell liquor and malt or brewed beverages until 4:00 A.M. under certain conditions, according to a City Council bill approved this week.

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Retail establishments in Philadelphia to reject tobacco and alcohol sales unless ID checked.

Philadelphia retailers must verify customers' ages with photo IDs before selling tobacco and beer products. Electronic scanners will now reject these sales unless a valid birth date is entered into the register.

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City Increases Penalties for Drinking on Rec Center Lawns Amid Growing Public Safety Concerns

Low-Income Philly Residents Face Higher Utility Bills Under New Council Proposal to Raise Minimum Meter Reading Fee The proposal would raise the minimum meter reading fee from $15 to $30 per month for low-income customers who receive free water and gas services, forcing them to pay for the privilege of receiving those benefits.

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Restaurants in Certain Districts Prohibited from Selling Beer for Off-Premises Consumption

Beer sales banned for off-premises consumption in eight Philadelphia council districts, including First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth, and potentially impacting local restaurants and take-out businesses.

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Council proposes ban on beer and wine sales from local eateries in select districts

This bill prohibits restaurants and take-out places from selling beer and wine for off-premises consumption in specific council districts.

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Philadelphia Council Moves to Ban Beer To-Go Sales in Third and First District Restaurants

Philadelphia restaurants in the Third and First Councilmanic Districts will no longer be allowed to sell beer to-go due to a new city ordinance.

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