Legislation

City Council Approves Lease Amendment for 1137 Chestnut Street Property

This bill approves a lease amendment between Philadelphia Gas Works and a private company for a property at 1137 Chestnut Street.

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Philadelphia City Council Approves 118 Million Dollar Spending Plan for Philadelphia Gas Works Capital Projects

Philly homeowners will see gas bills rise, on average, by $20 this year under a new city spending plan that allocates $118 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Philadelphia Gas Works.

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Cherry Street Section in South Philly Set to Disappear as Utility Right-of-Way Takes Its Place

This bill allows for a change to the city's plan (City Plan No.

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Newsstand Owner Wins Approval to Bury Fiber Optic Cables Under City Street Corner

Philly Homeowners Face Higher Property Taxes Thanks to Council's New Assessment Formula Changes. A council-approved plan tweaks the way property values are calculated, which could raise taxes by up to 10% on over 100,000 residential properties across the city.

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City Council Proposes Emergency Loan to Bail Out Cash-Strapped Philadelphia Gas Works

Cash-strapped families face higher bills as PGW threatens to cut off service due to mounting debt, prompting City Council to propose emergency loan to stave off disaster.

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