Legislation

City Officials Must Report Use of Life-Saving Opioid Antidotes to Council by End of Month

Philadelphia officials must report use of opioid antidotes to City Council by month's end, following passage of new bill requiring transparency in life-saving treatments. City Council voted 16-0 to mandate reports from the Office of the Managing Director.

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Council Seeks To Boost Affordable Housing Options For City Workers Amid Soaring Rents

Low-Income Tax Credit Program Gets Overhaul as Council Targets Affordable Housing Shortage for Seniors, Disabled, and Families of Four

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Philadelphia City Council Mandates Public Disclosure of Resale Restrictions' Impact on Property Assessments

Homeowners with restrictive covenants face surprise hits to their tax bills, but a new council measure aims to shine a light on how these secret restrictions inflate assessments for properties across the city.

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City Contractors Must Clear Up Confusion Over New Law Protecting Displaced Workers in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council Votes to Toughen Rules on Gas Station Leases, Putting Small Business Owners at Risk of Losing Longtime Spots The proposed law would give the city more control over gas station leases, potentially forcing some business owners off their properties and affecting dozens of independent operators.

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City Officials Move to Sign Agreement with Housing Authority Boosting Affordable Homes for Thousands of Residents

Philadelphia Council Introduces Landmark Legislation Protecting Tenants from Eviction by Unscrupulous Landlords; Bill Seeks to Close Loopholes and Strengthen Rent Control Laws for Over 20,000 Low-Income Families.

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City Approves PAID Purchase of South Philly Properties for Up to Fifty Thousand Dollars

South Philly Business Owners Face Eminent Domain as City Seeks Land Near I-95; Two adjacent properties on 49th Street are set to be purchased by PAID, potentially displacing local merchants and residents who oppose the move.

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Philly Voters to Decide Fate of Independent Tax Reform Panel in Upcoming Special Election Ballot

Council Passes Measure to Ban Single-Use Plastics in Philadelphia Parks, Sparking Concerns from Vendors Who Rely on Them.

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City Officials Clear Way for New Ballpark Stadium Development with Deal between Philly Teams and City Hall

This bill allows the city to sign a Non-Disturbance Agreement with The Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles, which helps facilitate the development of a new baseball park and football stadium in Philadelphia.

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