Legislation

Philadelphia Residents Get Price Hike on Sanitation Services as Duplex Owners Gain Exemption

Single-Family Homeowners Face 67% Spike in City Sanitation Fees; Duplex Owners to Get Break on Annual Charge The city's new sanitation fee hike will bring an extra $200 annually to most homeowners, but owner-occupied duplexes are getting a free pass.

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City Officials Break Ground on $1 Million Sewer Revamp Along Adams Avenue from Orthodox to Castor Streets

This bill allows the city to build a new sewer system on Adams Avenue from Orthodox Street to Castor Avenue to improve sanitation and prevent health issues.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Expand Sanitation Services to More Neighborhoods

Homeowners in some Philly neighborhoods are about to get a cleaner bill, literally, as city council expands sanitation services to more residents, including owner-occupiers of duplexes who'll face a new annual $300 fee.

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Property Owners Hit with New Sanitation Fee in Philly Neighborhoods Starting This Year

This bill amends Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code to impose an annual fee on property owners for neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services.

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Philadelphia Tightens Littering Law with Increased Penalties for "Short Dumping

This bill makes it a more serious offense to 'short dump' trash in Philadelphia by increasing penalties and allowing for business licenses to be revoked.

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Council proposes expanding property owner responsibility to adjacent public sidewalks and alleys

Philadelphia property owners must now maintain a portion of public sidewalks and alleys before the city steps in, shifting responsibility for these areas from the city to private landowners under certain terms and conditions.

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City Opens Doors to 'Adopt-a-Block' Program Allowing Organizations to Clean Sidewalks for Signs

Philadelphia Residents May See Reduced Trash Collection as City Considers Privatizing Services A new proposal would allow the city to contract with private companies to collect trash, potentially saving millions but also raising concerns about job security for city workers.

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City Council Signs Law Allowing Sewer Construction on McCallum Street

Residents of McCallum Street's flood-prone neighborhood are one step closer to relief from recurring sewer backups that have plagued their homes for years; the long-awaited infrastructure upgrade is set to begin soon. McCallum Street homeowners will breathe easier once a new sewer line is built, but until then they're stuck dealing with overflowing toilets and foul odors.

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