Legislation

Law Department Given Authority to Standardize City Code Appearance and Formatting

Philadelphia Small Business Owners Urge Council to Repeal Parking Meter Fee Hike, Calling it a "Death Sentence" for Local Shops. The proposed fee increase would bring in an estimated $30 million annually, but opponents claim it will strangle small businesses along commercial corridors.

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City Council OKs $2 Million Transfer from Grant Money to Fuel City Law Department Expenses

Philadelphia taxpayers may soon foot the bill for city law department expenses as council members voted to divert $2 million in grant money meant for community programs into the city's budget.

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City Transfers 1 Million Dollars from Property Assessment to Law Department Budget Amid Budget Crunch

Philly homeowners face potential property tax hike as city redirects nearly $1 million from assessment office to lawyers in latest budget tweak, sparking concerns about priorities and accountability.

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City Transfers Nearly Quarter Million Dollars to Overwhelmed Law Department Amid Ongoing Crime Wave

Philadelphia Residents Could Soon Get a Break on Trash Collection Fees with City Council Proposal to Freeze Increases A new bill would temporarily suspend planned rate hikes for city sanitation services, affecting around 135,000 households that rely on the program. The council hopes to provide relief during an already tough economic time for many Philadelphians.

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