Legislation

Landlords Must Take Action Against Tenants Selling Tobacco Without Permit

Philadelphia landlords will now be required to take action against tenants selling tobacco products without a permit, with penalties for non-compliance as part of stricter rules adopted by City Council today.

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Fitness Centers in Seventh and Eighth Districts Get Earliest OK Yet at 5am

Fitness centers in Philadelphia's Seventh and Eighth Councilmanic Districts can now open as early as 5am, under new city rules.

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Philadelphia Businesses Face Fines and Training Mandate for Selling Tobacco to Minors and Operating Illegally

This law adds penalties for selling tobacco products to minors and unlicensed retailing of tobacco in Philadelphia.

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City Council Makes Waves with Digital Revamp of Vital Records Database Launch

Philadelphia residents can now easily access their ancestors' birth certificates and other vital documents online after the city council voted to partner with Ancestry.com on a massive digital overhaul of its records database.

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City Awards Contract To Renovate Long-Vacant Frankford Avenue Health Clinic Location

Long-abandoned, but soon-to-be bustling, a century-old health clinic on Frankford Avenue is getting a major facelift after city officials greenlit a $1 million renovation deal with the property owner yesterday.

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Pharmacies Get Green Light to Stay Open Late to Fill Critical Medical Needs

Philadelphia's 70,000 low-income residents with chronic illnesses will soon have a more reliable way to get life-saving medications after midnight, thanks to extended pharmacy hours in the city.

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Philly Contractors Hired to Collect Garbage Must Use Recycling Facilities Not Incinerators Anymore

Philadelphia contractors hired by the city must now use recycling facilities instead of incinerators when disposing of collected trash. The change aims to reduce waste sent to incinerators under new city regulations.

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Philadelphia Retailers Start Charging for Single-Use Plastic Bags Under New City Law Requirement

As of today, Philly shoppers will be hit with an extra cost when asking for plastic bags at checkout - a move aimed at reducing waste and encouraging reusable bags among residents.

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City Council Tries to Limit Mobile Clinics from Setting Up Shop Near Philly Schools and Parks

Philadelphia's mobile medical clinics will face new restrictions on setting up shop near schools and parks under a recently passed city council measure. The updated law aims to limit the locations of these services.

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Philadelphia Streets to Get a Lifesaving Boost as Council Mandates Emergency Equipment for City Vehicles

City vehicles are now required to carry basic first aid kits and overdose prevention medication under a new law. Philadelphia streets will have a lifesaving boost as emergency equipment becomes standard issue for city vehicles.

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City Purchases Land for Highly Anticipated Northeast Philly Health Center Along Bustling Roosevelt Boulevard

City Council authorizes purchase of land along East Roosevelt Boulevard for a new health center. The property, known as Friends Campus, will be used for development and operation of the facility under certain terms and conditions.

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City Teams Up With Private Developer to Build Condo Complex and Health Clinic on Frankford Avenue

This bill allows the city to partner with a private developer to build a mixed-use condominium and health center on Frankford Avenue.

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Philly Bans Sale of Certain E-Cigarettes to Minors, Introduces Stricter Enforcement Measures

This bill updates the rules for selling electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products in Philadelphia, including new definitions, penalties, and enforcement options.

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Philadelphia to Make Unauthorized Tobacco Sales a Misdemeanor Under City Law

Philadelphia businesses that sell tobacco to underage buyers now face stricter penalties as city code includes such sales in the list of nuisance behaviors. The change targets violations of Pennsylvania state law regarding underage tobacco sales.

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Philadelphia Tobacco Shops Ordered to Display "No Sale" Signs Immediately

Philadelphia tobacco shops must display "No Sale" signs immediately if they're found breaking state laws, a new rule requiring clear signage on unauthorized sales under city and state law. Businesses in violation will be required to post the signs.

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Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers Banned in Philly After Next Year Amid Health Fears and Environmental Concerns Rise

Gasoline-powered leaf blowers will be banned in Philadelphia after December 1, 2025, due to concerns over noise pollution and environmental harm. The ban is intended to protect residents' health and quality of life.

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Council Tackles Pandemic Leave Policy Shifts Impacting Thousands of City Workers and Families Daily

City workers and their families could face reduced job security and lost income under new leave policies being considered by Council, which critics warn will disproportionately affect low-income residents.

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City Council Orders Philly's Big Hospitals to Chip In for Municipal Expenses

Philly's largest hospitals will soon be writing bigger checks to City Hall, as a new mandate requires them to kick in millions more each year for municipal expenses like street cleaning and police services.

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Council Proposes New Zoning Rules to Separate Hospitals from Addiction Rehab Centers

Philadelphia's zoning laws may soon distinguish between hospitals and addiction rehab centers, potentially impacting areas where these facilities coexist. The proposed change would create a new distinction in city code.

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Philadelphia City Council Proposes Evening Curfews for Kensington Businesses to Curb Noise Complaints

This bill regulates the hours of operation for certain businesses in a specific area bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E Tioga Street, and Frankford Avenue.

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