Legislation

City Set to Claim Ownership of Two Vacant Lots in South Philly Under New Park Expansion Plan

Renters at Risk: Proposed Bill Would Allow Eviction Proceedings for Tenants Who Receive Subsidized Housing Vouchers Without Paying Rent. The measure would give landlords permission to take renters who receive subsidized housing vouchers to court if they fail to pay their portion of rent.

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City Purchases Key Riverfront Land Amid Push for Expanded Schuylkill River Park Green Space Development

Neighbors of Temple University could see a significant reduction in parking fees under new legislation that would exempt most students and employees from paying to park on Temple-owned lots. The city council bill targets the "parking tax" imposed by Temple's parking garage, citing fairness concerns for university constituents.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art Clears Hurdle to Build Parking Garage and Sculpture Garden in East Fairmount Park

City Council Unanimously Passes Bill Allowing Construction of Parking Garage and Sculpture Garden in East Fairmount Park, but Environmental Groups Vow to Fight On.

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