Legislation

City OKs Deal to Keep Market Street Office Space With Philly Authority Partnership

Market Street office space will be saved from being sold off, thanks to a city deal that'll allow local authority Philly Authority for Industrial Development to stay put for another decade in a key downtown location.

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City Council OKs Exemption for Retaining Wall at 289 Osborn Street Amid Neighborhood Concerns Continues

Retaining wall exemption approved for Osborn Street property, despite neighborhood concerns over the structure's legality. The wall will be allowed to remain, as long as its owner adheres to specified terms and conditions.

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City Clears Own Snow First Under New Ordinance Requiring Public Properties to Lead the Way Outdoors

City property sidewalks must now be cleared before issuing notices of violation for private properties under a new snow removal ordinance amendment. The updated rule requires public spaces to be cleared first, prioritizing city-owned areas.

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City Takes Control of Vacant Properties Under New Law Requiring Immediate Development or Repairs

City officials are cracking down on blighted properties across Philly, issuing new rules that give them the power to seize vacant buildings if owners fail to fix them or sell by next summer. Hundreds of property owners must comply under the strict new guidelines.

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City Enters Lease Deal with Developer St. Agnes MOB to Occupy 1930 South Broad Street Space

Philadelphia City Council Approves Landmark Deal: Developer's vacant South Broad Street property now set to house city employees in move that could revitalize a long-neglected neighborhood corner.

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City Solictor Authorized to Negotiate Settlement Terms with Boy Scouts Over 22nd Street Property Deal

The City Solicitor will be allowed to negotiate a settlement with the Boy Scouts over a city-owned property at 231-251 N. 22nd Street, which could include transferring ownership and requiring community space use.

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Philadelphia Creates New Board to Oversee Troubled Vacant Lots Across The City Daily

Hundreds of West Philly residents could see a drop in property taxes under a new proposal that targets abandoned houses on their blocks, aiming for more equitable assessments. A proposed law would raise the minimum wage for city contractors and workers on large public projects from $12 an hour to at least 150% of the federal poverty level.

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