Legislation

Philadelphia City Council Approves Renewed Contract to Bring Verizon Cable Services to Neighborhoods

This bill renews a cable TV franchise agreement between the City of Philadelphia and Verizon Pennsylvania LLC for four areas of the city.

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Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District Gets New Lease on Life in Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Philadelphia's largest BID would be allowed to raise $250,000 annually from local property owners under a proposed measure, with funds used for everything from street cleaning to holiday decorations.

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City Council OKs Tweaked Redevelopment Plan For Convention Center Area's Southside Parcel Amid Controversy Over Changes

This bill approves changes to the redevelopment plan for the Convention Center area in Philadelphia, allowing for new land uses and design controls on a specific parcel of land.

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Jump Street Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Plan Gets Key Amendments

Developers of the long-stalled Jump Street project are one step closer to breaking ground after Philadelphia Council members voted to revise the project's redevelopment plan and extend its timeline by two years. The move clears a major hurdle for the $200 million project, which aims to transform a neglected Northeast Philly neighborhood.

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