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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Philadelphia City Council Approves Funds for Major Upgrades at Philadelphia Gas Works

Philly homeowners can expect lower gas bills as City Council approved millions in upgrades for leak-prone pipes at Philly Gas Works, a move that could save ratepayers $10 million annually by reducing energy waste.

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Council seeks lease renewal for Philadelphia Gas Works at 212-214 W. Chelten Avenue.

Philadelphia Gas Works poised to amend lease on West Philly block with Germantown Realty Investment Group for four-year term at 212-214 W. Chelten Avenue. The deal would involve certain premises owned by the city.

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Gas Works Secures Leases on Two Northeast Philly Sites for Expanded Distribution Facility

Philadelphia's 50,000 low-income households face higher heating costs as Council debates proposal to raise gas prices by 3% for two years, despite opposition from consumer advocacy groups.

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Philadelphia Gas Works Receives $213 Million Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021

Philadelphia residents will see significant upgrades to the aging gas infrastructure as Council votes to inject $213 million into Gas Works' repair and replacement projects, but critics question if it's enough to prevent future outages.

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Philadelphia Gas Works Clears Path for Liquefied Natural Gas Project on City Owned Land and Facilities

Philadelphia residents and businesses near the PECO generating station in South Philly could soon be dealing with a new neighbor: a massive liquefied natural gas tank and processing facility on city-owned land. LNG trucks would fuel it just blocks from homes.

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City Council Approves 2019 Capital Budget for Philly Gas Works with $134.5 Million in Spending Allocations

Philadelphia Gas Works is set to receive a major boost with a new $134.5 million capital budget, but critics warn that the plan prioritizes short-term upgrades over long-term sustainability for the city's aging gas infrastructure.

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City Council Approves Bill Allowing Cell Phone Companies to Install Antennas on Public Poles

Philadelphia Council Eyes 15-Cent Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks to Fund Obesity Prevention Programs and Health Services for City Residents. New Parking Meter Regulations Would Require Drivers to Pay by Phone or Credit Card, Abolishing Need for Coins at Over 2,000 Machines Throughout the City.

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Council Approves Lease Deal For Two City-Owned Parcels Near Delaware Avenue And Tioga Street

Philadelphia City Council approved a lease agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works and DelVal Realty Group for use of two city-owned parcels near Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street.

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Philadelphia Gas Works Overhauls Pension Benefits Amid Changes to Death Benefit Rules for Employees

Philadelphia Gas Works workers with 25+ years of service will no longer qualify for a generous death benefit, while new hires under 55 can opt-in for the perk, sparking concerns about job security and financial planning among city employees' families.

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City Council Gives Green Light for Last-Minute Shifts Within Shaky Water Fund Budget

Philadelphia's water customers are on the hook for nearly $8 million in last-minute budget shuffles, courtesy of a City Council vote that greenlights emergency transfers within the already-strained Water Fund.

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City Council Approves Renewal of Comcast Cable Franchises Across Four Philadelphia Neighborhoods

This bill authorizes the City's Managing Director to renew Comcast's cable television franchises for four areas in Philadelphia under certain terms and conditions.

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Philadelphia Council OKs Extension of Gas Supply Contracts Without Advance Approval

A measure passed by Philadelphia City Council expands power over city gas supplies, allowing the facilities management corporation to negotiate deals without council oversight - a move critics argue undermines accountability.

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City Seeks Approval for New Bonds to Refinance Outdated Gas Works Debt Obligations

Proposed Parking Tax Hike Could Hit Local Businesses Hard as Council Considers Increased Levy on Employees' Paychecks; Owners say extra costs will stifle growth in city's commercial districts.

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Water Fund Transfers Set in Motion as Council Approves $17 Million Shift Within City Water Department

Philadelphia's Low-Income Renters Get Reprieve on Eviction Filings Amid Ongoing Housing Crisis, Council Passes Measure to Suspend Filing Fees for 6 Months. This would halt eviction filings fees for six months for low-income renters struggling to pay rent in Philadelphia.

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City Council Bill Would Let Philly Water Customers Pay Delinquent Bills in Installments

Low-Income Philadelphians Could Get a Reprieve from Sky-High Water Debt Under Council Plan, but Some Critics Warn of Unintended Consequences for Small Businesses.

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City Council Approves Boost to PGW Funding With Additional $3 Million for Infrastructure Projects

Philadelphia's affordable housing stock is set to get a boost with new zoning regulations that will allow developers to build taller and denser on 35 city lots currently zoned for single-family homes. The changes aim to increase the city's housing supply by nearly 1,000 units.

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Philadelphia Council Approves 89 Million Dollar Budget Boost For Philadelphia Gas Works Capital Projects

Philadelphia residents can expect improved natural gas delivery systems in the city with a massive 89-million dollar infusion into the Philadelphia Gas Works' capital budget, aimed at upgrading aging infrastructure.

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Gas Works Signs Lease with Elliott-Lewis to Use Land Along Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street

Philadelphia Gas Works has signed a lease with Elliott-Lewis Corporation for use of 2.86 acres near Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street, clearing the way for development on the land.

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Philadelphia Gas Works Capital Budget Revised to Include Funding for Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles

Philadelphia residents can expect cleaner air on city streets as a newly passed budget allocates millions of dollars for alternative fuel vehicles, while critics question the switch from diesel-powered buses. The change affects 500 municipal vehicles.

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