This week in Council

Philadelphia Council OKs Sewer Project for Waterloo and Hewston Streets Amid Growing Health Concerns

This bill authorizes the construction of a new sewer and related work on Waterloo Street and West Hewston Street to address unsanitary conditions.

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City Takes on Paving Three More Philly Streets with Private Funds Tied to Fast Action Deadline

Three more Philly streets are set to get a long-overdue facelift as City Hall seeks private dollars to pave Bucknell, Twenty-Third and Bolton Streets by year's end or risk losing funding entirely.

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Construction Underway on Sewers for East Gravers Lane and Abington Avenue Neighborhoods to Address Unsanitary Conditions

Filth and flooding are taking a toll on residents along East Gravers Lane and Abington Avenue, but a long-awaited sewer system upgrade is finally underway to bring relief to the beleaguered neighborhoods.

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City Council OKs Stop Signs on Accident-Prone Millbrook and Kipling Streets Corner

This bill authorizes the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Millbrook Road and Kipling Lane to improve traffic safety.

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City Council Approves All-Way Stop Signs for Hazardous Claridge and Faunce Intersection

This bill installs all-way stop signs at the intersection of Claridge Street and Faunce Street to improve traffic safety.

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Claridge Street Drivers Face New Stop Signs as City Installs All-Way Safety Measures Across Neighborhood Intersection

Philadelphia drivers will soon need to hit the brakes at every corner of a busy neighborhood intersection, with city officials installing all-way stop signs on Claridge Street to prevent accidents and near-misses. The change affects hundreds of commuters who travel through the area daily, including students and workers heading to nearby schools and offices.

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Newsstand Owner Gets Greenlight to Install Conduits for Electricity and Phone Service at Busy Broad and Vine Intersection

This bill allows a newsstand owner to install conduits for electricity and phone service on the southwest corner of Broad and Vine street.

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City Mandates Stricter Rules for Home Inspectors in Philly, Citing Need for Standardized Practices

Philadelphia's Housing Code Overhaul Seeks to Protect Tenants from Slumlords; Proposed law increases fines for landlords who fail to register rental properties, aiming to root out unscrupulous operators.

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City Nears Deal to Abandon Gas Main Right of Way on North Dickinson Street

A proposed zoning tweak could soon pave the way for new development along North Dickinson Street, but only if the city can secure deals with local property owners and a major utility company to relocate aging gas mains.

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Philadelphia Plots New Sewer Right-Of-Way Through Neighborhood Near Pattison Avenue

A new stretch of sewer infrastructure is planned to snake through a Southwest Philly neighborhood, but residents are wary of potential disruptions and unclear compensation for affected property owners. Homeowners along Pattison Avenue are facing the possibility of lost parking spaces and outdoor recreation areas.

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Company Wins Approval for Brighter Sidewalks and Benches at Bustling Market Street Intersection

This bill allows a private company to build and maintain certain structures on Market Street in Philadelphia, including an illuminated sidewalk inlay and two pedestrian benches.

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City Council Gives Pedestrian Area Project on Pearl Street More Time To Meet Deadline Requirements

Developers of the highly anticipated Pearl Street pedestrian project will get an extra two years to finish construction after City Council voted to extend its deadline for meeting zoning requirements. The delay will give them until June 17, 2017 to complete the job.

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City Council Axes Northern Liberties Auction's Permits for Spring Garden Street Sidewalk Encroachments

This bill repeals a previous law allowing Northern Liberties Auction to build on Spring Garden Street, essentially removing their right to an existing construction.

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Parking Restrictions Imposed in Multiple Philadelphia Neighborhoods Under New City Ordinance

Angry drivers are hitting the brakes as new parking restrictions take effect on popular streets like Carlisle, Evergreen, and Gravers Lanes, limiting parking time to just two hours.

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Parking Regulations Established on Three Philadelphia Streets for Limited Hours

Get ready to move your car on Camac Street, Church Lane, and Westmoreland Street as drivers will now face two-hour parking limits every weekday morning." The new rules aim to improve traffic flow and alleviate congestion in these busy Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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Center City Zoning Regulations Get Technical Overhaul with New Requirements

A proposed overhaul of Center City's building codes would require developers to provide affordable housing units or pay into a city fund, sparking debate over gentrification and community needs.

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Philadelphia Zoning Code Gets Major Overhaul with Removal of Outdated Provisions

This bill updated Philadelphia's Zoning and Planning Code by removing expired provisions and revising several areas, including definitions, administration, overlay districts, use regulations, and development standards.

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City Moves to Acquire Properties on West Penn and Newhall Streets via Purchase or Condemnation Process

Controversy over vacant lots on West Philly's commercial corridor heats up as city moves to seize control of several blighted properties, sparking debate over eminent domain and community revitalization efforts.

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Council Proposes Stricter Requirements for Expediter Licenses Amid Concerns Over License Revocations and Crimes

Proposal to Raise Minimum Wage for City Contractors Moves Forward Despite Resistance from Business Groups A Philadelphia City Council measure would require companies that receive city contracts to pay their workers at least $15 an hour, affecting thousands of construction and service industry employees who work on public projects.

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City Hall Sets Sights on Locking in Long-Term Deals for Electricity, Gas, and Fuel Supplies

Philadelphia Homeowners Face New Tax Hike as Council Considers Increasing Stormwater Management Fees by up to 50% A proposed tax hike would hit around 125,000 Philadelphians who currently pay an annual fee to help maintain the city's stormwater management system, a major overhaul of which is underway.

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City Council Tweak Zoning Code Rules for Entertainment Districts Amid Push for Larger Venues

A proposed zoning overhaul could bring bigger concerts and festivals to Philadelphia's entertainment districts, but critics warn it may also lead to increased noise and congestion for nearby residents. Neighborhood groups are sounding alarms as City Council considers changes that would allow for more bars and restaurants in residential areas, potentially upending long-standing community zoning r

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Rotational Towing Storage Fees Clarified Under New City Ordinance

Philadelphia Residents to Face Higher Towing Costs After City Council Votes to Loosen Grip on Parking Tickets and Fines.

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Metal Chestnut Inc Given Green Light to Build, Own Right-of-Way Structures Along Bustling Chestnut Street

Developers Win Right to Build on City Streets: A new law gives Metal Chestnut Inc. the green light to build elaborate structures along Chestnut Street, sparking debate over aesthetics and private ownership of public space in West Philly's commercial hub.

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