Legislation

Council Votes to Halt New 76ers Arena Developments Amid City Planning Overhaul

Philadelphia 76ers arena development plans are on hold after City Council voted to repeal ordinances from December 2024 that authorized various city planning changes. The move is part of a broader overhaul of the city's planning process.

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City Council Unveils Plan to Build New Home for 76ers on Market Street

The City Council passed a bill to help develop and operate a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team on Market and Filbert Streets.

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Philly Law Now Bars Most Lottery-Style Games in City Businesses

Small business owners breathe a sigh of relief as City Council votes to ban high-stakes skill games from Philly bars and restaurants, but some argue the move may not go far enough to stop exploitation.

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Philadelphia Businesses Ordered to Halt Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games

Philadelphia small business owners face new fines for hosting illicit gaming machines; city officials say move is aimed at protecting vulnerable communities from predatory devices. A push to make Philly's streets safer: City Council bill seeks to ban cashless parking in residential neighborhoods, targeting companies that charge drivers via smartphone apps without clear signs.

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Council seeks to host 2026 FIFA World Cup events in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has agreed to host events related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after City Council approved three multiyear deals with FIFA and its partners. The agreements will involve hosting duties and events in Philadelphia under specific terms and conditions.

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Chew Playground Basketball Courts Honored as "Rasual Butler Basketball Courts" in Point Breeze.

The City Council bill names the Chew Playground basketball courts at 1800 Washington Avenue as 'Rasual Butler Basketball Courts' in honor of Point Breeze native Rasual Butler's achievements in NBA and his connection to the community.

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Philadelphia Businesses Banned From Operating Unregulated Casino-Style Games That Accept Cash Payments

Tighter Regulations on Philly's Street Vendors Take Effect, Small Business Owners Worry About Losses; A new city ordinance restricts where street vendors can operate, affecting hundreds who sell everything from food to handmade crafts.

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City Commerce Department Cleared to Ink Deals for High-Profile Football Games at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Residents Could See Lower Property Taxes Due to Proposed Tax Abatement Extension A new city council proposal aims to extend a tax abatement program, potentially saving homeowners thousands of dollars in property taxes on renovated row homes and other developments.

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City Council Takes Aim at Tailgating Rules in Philly Sports Complex Parking Lots

Philadelphia's tailgating rules at sports complex parking lots are on the chopping block as Council President Clarke and four other council members push for repeal. Repealing a 2017 law that regulates tailgating in outdoor lots is their goal.

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City Council Approves Plans for New Ballpark Services Building in Southwest Philly

Southwest Philly residents may soon see more traffic on their streets as City Council approves a plan to build a massive parking garage and services complex near Citizens Bank Park, angering local business owners who worry about congestion.

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Ryan Howard Training Center Dedicated at Marian Anderson Recreation Center Addition

Philadelphia's newest community gem is about to get a star-studded name, as a city council resolution honors the hometown hero with a wing dedicated in his honor at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center today.

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City Council Approves 20 Year License Agreement for Phillies Youth Baseball Academy in FDR Park

Youth baseball is coming to FDR Park: City Council greenlit a 20-year deal allowing the Phillies to build their new youth academy, bringing free sports programs to thousands of city kids at the historic park.

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Philadelphia City Council Unveils New Name for Old Line Park Honoring Baseball Legend Jack Horgan

A century after his playing days, a beloved Philadelphia baseball player will finally have a park named in his honor: the City Council has proposed renaming Old Line Park "Jack Horgan Memorial Field".

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City of Philadelphia Clears Path to Host Army-Navy Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field Annually

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to partner with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field in certain years.

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City Leases Land Near Byberry and Academy Roads for New Ball Fields Amid Growing Sports Demand

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to lease a property near Byberry and Academy Roads from the School District for use as ball fields, with a sublease to the Academy Sports Association.

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Fairmount Park Golf Courses To Get Overhaul Under New Concession Deal With Billy Casper Golf

Proposal Seeks to Revamp Philly's Parks with Free WiFi and Public Safety Cameras A new city council proposal would upgrade public spaces in three park neighborhoods with free internet, security cameras, and other upgrades aimed at boosting community engagement and safety.

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City Council Sets Special Election to Decide Fate of Gaming Facilities Near Residences

Philadelphia's Nightlife Scene to Get a Boost as City Council Votes to Allow Outdoor Seating Areas for Bars and Restaurants Near Residential Zones The new law removes permit requirements for outdoor seating in densely populated neighborhoods, but raises concerns about noise and parking impacts on nearby residents.

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City Council Moves to Regulate Licensed Gaming Facilities Across the City Under New Zoning Ordinance Provisions

Philadelphia's zoning code will now regulate Licensed Gaming Facilities under specific terms and conditions, adding them to the list of regulated uses.

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Council Seeks Voter Approval to Create Gaming Districts Throughout Philadelphia Without Charter Revision

City Council seeks voter approval to create gaming districts without Home Rule Charter changes in a ballot question set for May 15. The proposed charter amendment would let Council enact such zoning ordinances with a charter revision.

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City Council Tries to Reel in Gaming and Temporary Venues in Philly Entertainment District Revamp

Philadelphia's Commercial Entertainment District will no longer allow temporary facilities or licensed gaming venues as permitted uses under a proposed city council bill. The move seeks to exert stricter local zoning controls.

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