Legislation

Council OK's Zoning Overhaul Allowing Houses of Worship to Sprout Up Citywide

Religious groups are now allowed to build houses of worship in more Philadelphia neighborhoods under a zoning overhaul recently approved by City Council. The change impacts certain Special Purpose districts.

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City Council Votes to Allow Eruv Markers in University City as Part of Proposed Orthodox Community Development

Tensions rise between residents and developers in University City as City Council approves plan for 20 miles of overhead markers to be installed, sparking concerns about aesthetics and impact on local businesses.

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Germantown Jews Get Visible Boundaries Around Public Space to Deter Vandalism and Theft Downtown

Philadelphia's Jewish Community Faces Rising Crime Rates: Amidst a surge in vandalism and theft, a proposed measure seeks to protect historic sites with temporary demarcations on streets like Germantown Avenue and Rittenhouse Square.

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Center City Eruv District Boundaries Under Review for Expansion and Modification by Council

Philadelphia's growing Orthodox community is pushing for an expansion of the city's only eruv district, sparking debate over who should be included and how far it should stretch across Center City neighborhoods.

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Evangelismos Church Given Green Light to Keep Bustleton Ave Entrance After City Approval

Philadelphia's Zoning Board gives local church reprieve from demolition order; Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church is allowed to keep its new Bustleton Avenue entrance, but must comply with zoning regulations.

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Bustleton Avenue Church Gets Approval to Maintain Existing Raised Platform Entrance

After years of navigating uneven sidewalks, worshipers at the Evangelisonna of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church will get much-needed accessibility upgrades when a new entrance plan is finally approved; the revamped design features a widened ramp for easier wheelchair access.

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Center City Eruv District Gets Green Light with Plan for Nylon Cord and Supportive Infrastructure Along Local Streets

This bill allows a non-profit organization to install a clear nylon cord and other facilities in certain public areas of Center City Philadelphia to mark boundaries for an eruv district, which is important for Jewish religious practices.

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Northeast Philadelphians Get Say on Plans for Sisters of the Holy Family Cemetery Expansion Proposal

A proposed zoning change could allow construction on 1,200 new graves at a Northeast Philadelphia Catholic cemetery, sparking concerns from neighbors about noise and traffic impact on residential streets.

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