Legislation

Cobbs Creek Properties Put Up for Sale as City Seeks New Uses for Undeveloped Land

A proposed law would enable the city to swiftly purchase vacant properties in Cobbs Creek, clearing the way for new development that could bring jobs and housing to long-neglected neighborhoods.

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City Moves to Buy Up Land Along Delaware River and K & T Trail for Public Use Expansion

Proposal Would Increase Philly's Minimum Wage to $15 by 2025, Affecting Hundreds of Thousands of Workers Across the City. A new minimum wage hike would take effect in Philadelphia over the next three years, increasing paychecks for nearly a quarter million city residents and thousands more who work in the city.

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City Aims to Acquire Two North Philly Properties Under Favorable Terms from Redevelopment Authority

Philadelphia Small Business Owners Prepare for Rent Hike as Council Approves Increase in Vacant Storefront Tax The tax, which affects businesses with vacant storefronts, will rise from $200 to $400 annually, potentially pricing out small shop owners already struggling to stay afloat in gentrifying neighborhoods.

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City Moves to Acquire Troubled Properties in Eastwick with Mix of Grant Funds and City Dollars

Vacant lots and neglected homes in the Eastwick neighborhood would be seized by the city under a new proposal, potentially bringing much-needed redevelopment to long-troubled areas. Homeowners who owe back taxes could face displacement.

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