Legislation

Philadelphia Council Moves Forward with New Fee for Solar Panel Installations in City Buildings

Solar-powered city buildings could get pricier: a proposed new fee would slap developers with a $200 charge per installation, hitting big builders hardest but also affecting small community groups trying to go green.

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City Council OKs Raised Deck at Island Caribbean Restaurant to Add Seating Along Busy Rising Sun Avenue Streetside

The City Council granted permission to Howard Foreman, owner of the Island Caribbean Restaurant, to build a raised deck for seating.

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Cira Centre South Developer Secures Permission to Build Mixed-Use Development Near City Limits

Philadelphia Council Passes Bill Allowing Major Retailer to Open New Storefront on Bustling Chestnut Street; Proposed Starbucks location sparks debate among local business owners.

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Church of New Hope and Faith Gets Green Light for N. 39th Street Entrance Construction Project

This bill allows Church of New Hope and Faith, Inc.

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Bustleton Avenue Church Gets Approval to Maintain Existing Raised Platform Entrance

After years of navigating uneven sidewalks, worshipers at the Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church will get much-needed accessibility upgrades when a new entrance plan is finally approved; the revamped design features a widened ramp for easier wheelchair access.

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Vesuvio Restaurant & Bar Gets Greenlight to Build Outdoor Seating Area at 8th and Fitzwater.

South Philadelphians will have more outdoor dining options this summer thanks to a new city measure that lets restaurants like Vesuvio expand onto sidewalks with cafes and patios, but critics warn it could lead to cluttered streets.

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Maggiano's Wins Permission to Project onto Philadelphia Sidewalks at 1201-1239 Filbert Street

Maggiano's plans are cleared for colorful projections onto Filbert Street sidewalks, as council votes to grant permission for the temporary installations outside its restaurant at 1201-1239 Filbert Street. Residents nearby will soon be treated to evening light shows.

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