Legislation

City Approves Plan for Business Boosts and Fees in Bustling South Street Headhouse District

This bill approves a plan for business improvements and administrative services in the South Street/Headhouse area of Philadelphia, with estimated costs and proposed method of assessment.

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City Council Approves Pact Allowing PAID to Offer Economic Aid and Secure Funding for Local Businesses Growth

Philadelphia small business owners can now tap into up to $10 million in aid, courtesy of a new City Council pact that gives PAID the power to secure funding for local growth initiatives. The deal aims to boost economic development across Philly's neighborhoods.

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City Officials Grant Permission for Multi-Year Deals on Market Street East Parking Garage Project

Developers of a long-awaited Market Street East parking garage can now lock in multi-year deals, thanks to city officials greenlighting the power to negotiate lucrative agreements with outside partners. The move benefits businesses and residents who've been waiting for improvements to this busy commercial corridor.

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Philadelphia Approves Partnership with Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation to Operate City Ice Rinks Programs

The city's deal with the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation is set to bring more youth hockey to Philly, but concerns over access and equity have some community groups calling for a closer look at the agreement. A new program requiring landlords to provide notice before raising rent in many Philadelphia neighborhoods has sparked debate among property owners and tenants.

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