Legislation

City Council Asks Voters To Weigh In On New Division To Boost Job Training Opportunities

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Steep Fees for Street Tree Maintenance Under New Council Proposal Under the proposal, homeowners who damage or kill street trees may be slapped with a hefty $500 fine on top of costly repairs to restore the tree's damage.

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Philadelphia Hiring Entities Must Provide Workforce and Career Pathways Information to Job Seekers

Low-Income Families May Get Help with Home Repairs Under Proposed Council Measure The measure would establish a city program offering financial assistance and resources for low-income homeowners to fix up their homes, aiming to stabilize neighborhoods and boost property values.

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CTE Grads Get Boost on City Jobs as Council Approves Preference for Qualified Candidates

Philadelphia's Career Tech students get leg up on city jobs as Council votes to give priority to recent grads in hiring process, potentially saving hundreds of hours spent re-taking civil service exams.

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