Legislation

Contractors on Philly Public Works Projects Must Train Local Construction Workers

Public works contractors in Philadelphia are now required to train local workers and document compliance, a move aimed at boosting workforce development.

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City Council Approves All-Way Stop Signs for Hazardous Claridge and Faunce Intersection

This bill installs all-way stop signs at the intersection of Claridge Street and Faunce Street to improve traffic safety.

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Council Paves Way for Smoother Rides on Fourth Street and Westmoreland Street Improvements Underway

This bill authorizes the paving of two Philadelphia streets: Fourth Street from Westmoreland to Ontario, and Westmoreland Street from Lawrence to Fourth.

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Council Introduced Tax Break for Businesses Hit by City Infrastructure Projects

Public works projects could soon bring tax relief to businesses with a 10% income decrease due to construction activity, under legislation sponsored by Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Jones.

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Broad Street Newsstand Granted Approval to Bury Fiber Optic Conduits Underneath City Streets

Utility workers are about to get busy in South Philly as a local business owner wins approval to bury fiber optic cables beneath Broad Street, sparking hopes for faster internet and better communication.

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