Legislation

City Council Proposes Creation of New Authority to Boost Philly's Global Economic Reach Immediately

City Council introduces plan to create International Trade and Investment Authority, aiming to boost Philadelphia's global economic reach through defined responsibilities in the city charter.

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Council Proposes Job Creating Businesses Receive Big Bucks in Tax Credits Starting This Year

Philadelphia Restaurant Owners Face New Fees to Offset Cost of Cleaning Up After Protesters Amid Calls for Community Reinvestment

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Philadelphia Businesses Eligible for Up to $3,000 Tax Credit for New Hires

Local Landlords Will Need to Pay Up: New Fees on Vacant Properties Take Effect Next Month A city council vote has approved a measure imposing fines of up to $500 per day on property owners whose buildings sit empty for more than six months.

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Philadelphia Council Proposes Tax Credit to Lure New Jobs Citywide Amid Economic Growth Push

Business owners in Philly may soon get a break on taxes if they bring in new employees: a proposed city incentive would give companies a maximum $1,000 credit per new hire to boost local hiring.

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Council Votes to Boost Tax Credits for Businesses Hiring Ex-Offenders with New Job Creation Program

Philadelphia Residents Could See Water Rate Hikes as Council Considers New Fees for City Utilities Department's Infrastructure Upgrades

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