Legislation

Council Proposes City-Wide Vote on Creating Office to Foster Arts and Culture Across Philadelphia

Philadelphia voters will soon be asked whether to create an "Office of Creative Philadelphia" to promote arts and culture across the city. The proposed office would be created through a charter amendment that Council is sending to the ballot.

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City Sells Small Parcel on Germantown Ave to PAID Agency Amid Plans for New Development

Councilmember Bass introduces bill allowing city to sell small Germantown Avenue parcel, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue, to PAID at fair market value. The sale would facilitate new development in the area.

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City Council Targets Employers Who Disclose Human Trafficking Status to Job Applicants in Philly

Employers in Philadelphia are now prohibited from asking job applicants about their status as human trafficking victims to avoid discrimination. People trafficked into the city will have new protections against employment-related prejudice under a recently passed law.

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Philadelphia City Council Moves to Shield Workers From Menstrual Health Bias at Workplaces Everywhere

Workers in Philadelphia who experience menstrual health issues or menopause symptoms may soon find better protection from bias at work as city lawmakers propose stronger laws against period-related discrimination.

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Zoning Board Members in Line for Pay Hikes Under New Council Proposal

Philadelphia's zoning officials could see their pay nearly double under a new proposal that would raise salaries to $130,000 annually, sparking concerns about conflict of interest and developer influence.

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City Council Expands Business Voice on Economic Planning Committee

Local residents may see more jobs and investment in their neighborhoods as council tries to boost business input on city economic plans, potentially shifting the balance of power in development projects.

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Contractors on Philly Public Works Projects Must Train Local Construction Workers

Public works contractors in Philadelphia are now required to train local workers and document compliance, a move aimed at boosting workforce development.

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Philadelphia Council Pushes Through Paid Leave Bill for Union Workers and Their Families Immediately

Philadelphia Council passes bill allowing union workers to take paid and unpaid leave under certain terms. Eligible employees include those covered by collective bargaining agreements.

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City Council Votes to Expand Mayfair BID Boundaries in Bid to Boost Local Economy

Small business owners along Roosevelt Boulevard are set for a tax hike as City Council proposes expanding the Mayfair BID, raising concerns among shopkeepers who worry about the financial burden on already-struggling merchants.

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Philadelphia Businesses in Distressed Neighborhoods to Receive Expanded Tax Relief Incentives

This bill extends certain economic development benefits to businesses in Philadelphia's Keystone Opportunity Zones, Economic Development Districts, and Strategic Development Areas.

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City Council Proposes Major Boost to Small Businesses' Tax Burden Relief Tonight

City Council proposes increasing exemption from receipts portion of Business Income and Receipts Tax under certain conditions, with Councilmember Brooks as sponsor.

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Phila Council Introduces Bill to Give Low-Income City Residents Tax Relief Grants

Philadelphia's poorest residents could soon see significant tax relief under a new proposal from Councilmember Brooks, which aims to expand eligibility for wage tax and net profits tax breaks. Low-income city residents would also receive grants equivalent to part of their taxes paid.

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Council Proposes Significant Hike in Philadelphia's Wage and Business Taxes Across City

This bill revises tax rates under Philadelphia's Wage and Net Profits Tax law.

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City Lands Key Plot on Delaware Waterfront to Fuel Economic Growth and Job Creation Efforts

Philadelphia is buying up 12 acres of prime waterfront real estate, clearing the way for a new hub of businesses and jobs that could bring in millions of dollars in investment and revitalize the city's industrial landscape.

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City Council Pushes Bill to Shield Thousands of Local Workers from Wage Theft and Retaliation Practices

Philadelphia City Council passes bill to shield thousands of local workers from wage theft and retaliation practices, updating laws to require written contracts and add protections for domestic workers.

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City Contractors Must Pay Stadium Concession Workers Prevailing Wages Under New Council Mandate

City contractors working at stadium concessions must pay employees prevailing wages under new city mandate. Hundreds of concession workers will be entitled to fair pay thanks to the council's amended labor code.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Build New Home for 76ers on Market Street

The City Council passed a bill to help develop and operate a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team on Market and Filbert Streets.

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Philly City Council Signs Deal for New Sports and Entertainment Facility Services

This bill approves a contract between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to provide services for a new sports and entertainment facility.

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City Council Proposes Rename of Gallery Shopping District Following Major Redevelopment Plan Updates

This bill amends a tax increment financing district to remove certain properties from it and approves an updated redevelopment plan for the area.

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Philadelphia Council Gives Small Business Owners a Reprieve on Expanding Projects Deadline

Philadelphia businesses in Keystone Opportunity Zones will have more time to expand projects after the City Council extended benefits for developments. The new deadline allows owners to thrive for a longer period in these designated areas.

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