Legislation
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City Council Demands Transparency as Land Bank Agrees to Regular Annual Progress Reports
A new law would force the city's troubled Land Bank to come clean about its finances, sparking concerns that years of secret deals and questionable land sales could finally be exposed.
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Council proposed Philadelphia Land Bank expansion to acquire tax-delinquent properties.
Philadelphia voters will decide this fall on a proposal that would allow the Land Bank to acquire vacant and tax-delinquent properties more easily, aiming to revitalize neighborhoods. The plan must be approved by November's election ballot.
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City Council Seeks to Shield Philadelphia Land Bank from Municipal Bills and Fees Costs
New Proposal Would Let Philly Food Truck Vendors Serve in More Parks, but Opponents Say Noise and Safety Concerns Will Rise as a Result of Expanded Operation.
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