Legislation

City Approves Outdoor Dining Permit for Busy Snyder Avenue Spot Amid New Regulations

Philadelphia's Minimum Wage Hike Hits Small Business Owners Hard as Council Votes to Raise City-Wide Minimum to $15 by 2025. A proposal to raise the city's minimum wage to $12 this summer and $15 in two years has sparked debate among business owners who fear the added expense.

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Frankford Avenue Sidewalk Gets Wit or Witout Cheesesteaks' Outdoor Seating Area After Council Vote

A new generation of cheesesteak lovers is one step closer to enjoying outdoor eats along Frankford Avenue as council members approved a bill allowing Wit or Witout Cheesesteaks to expand onto the sidewalk.

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New Cafe Coming to Chestnut Street: Entrepreneur Wins Approval for Open-Air Dining Spot and Planters Near 40th Street

This bill allows Hardev Singh to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe and planters at a specific location on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, with certain conditions.

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Council Tries to Catch Up with State on Beer Sales Rules as City Businesses Wait for Clarity

Proposed Changes Would Give Philly's Small Businesses More Flexibility in Selling Boozy Drinks Online, But Some Owners Worry About Unintended Consequences for Their Bottom Line.

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Front Street Cafe Wins Council Approval for Outdoor Seating Area Under Stricter Rules

This bill grants permission to a business at 900 S.

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