Legislation

City Council Renames Bridesburg Park After Congressman Robert A. Borski Who Fought For Riverfront Revitalization

Philadelphia Homeowners Must Disclose Lead Paint Hazards in Properties Under New Safety Measure Proposal. Home sellers across the city will be required to disclose known lead paint hazards on their properties under legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable families with young children.

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Chalfont Playground Renamed in Honor of Veteran Corporal Jimmy O'Connor

This bill renames Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the 'Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Playground' in honor of a veteran.

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Franklintown Park Renamed Matthias Baldwin Park in Northwest Philadelphia Neighborhood

Community residents are divided over a proposal to rename Franklintown Park after Matthias Baldwin, the city's former locomotive manufacturer who made his fortune in 19th century Philadelphia. The name change would affect local park-goers and neighbors living near the 1.5-acre green space.

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Fotteral Square Playground Renamed James Young Memorial Playground in Honor of James Young

This bill renames the Fotteral Square Playground to honor James Young by changing its official name.

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