Legislation

Council sought to extend public right-of-way closures during COVID-19 emergency until June 2022

Philadelphia's temporary right-of-way closure powers will now stay in place until June 30, 2022, as part of ongoing COVID-19 emergency measures. The extension affects public right-of-way closures facilitated by the Streets Department.

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Temple University Clears Path for Non-Standard Lights Along North Park Avenue Frontage

Philadelphia homeowners near Temple's campus will soon be bathed in a rainbow of colors as the university gets approval to install custom light fixtures, sparking both excitement and concern about aesthetics.

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Fiber Optic Cables to Soon Span Public Rights-of-Way on Caroline and Comly Roads Under New Council Agreement

Philadelphia's first major street upgrade since the 1970s is getting underway, but it won't be for new roads or sidewalks: it will be for underground fiber optic cables on Caroline and Comly Roads.

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