Legislation

City Publishes Notices Online Daily Under New Rules Mandated By Philadelphia Council Legislation

Under proposed legislation, developers would be required to provide more detailed information about large construction projects to nearby residents through a new city website. This change aims to increase transparency for neighborhoods affected by building initiatives downtown.

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City Officials Approve Plan to Purchase Wireless Communications Network from Private Firm NAC

Philadelphia's mayor is set to sign off on a $65 million deal with NAC, but critics warn that handing over control of critical infrastructure to the city's economic development arm could lead to costly mismanagement.

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City Council Revamps Fees and Permitting Rules for Utilities, Carriers, and Local Broadcasters

Philadelphia City Council Aims to Streamline Sidewalk Cafe Permits, Reducing Fees by 75% and Cutting Permit Processing Time from Months to Weeks for Small Business Owners. New Legislation Tackles Parking Ticket Debt Crisis, Allowing Residents to Settle Tickets as Low as $50 and Wiping Out Fines for Low-Income Philadelphians.

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Time Warner Cites Philly as Key Market for Comcast Takeover of Local Cable Franchise Operations

A proposed deal would give Comcast control over thousands of Philly homes that currently rely on Time Warner's cable service, sparking concerns about price hikes and reduced competition for local residents.

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