Council legislation attempts to resolve food truck free-for-all
A new bill proposes a legal spot for trucks to park.
Newsstands may soon sell bigger-ticket items like umbrellas
Next time you need an umbrella, consider a newsstand.
Animal advocates protest push to extend horse-drawn carriage hours
The Peace Advocacy Network is protesting Councilman Mark Squilla’s proposal to extend horse-drawn carriage hours during Philadelphia’s tourist season.
City Council pushes legislation allowing non-citizens to vote
A bill proposing immigrant voting rights has strong support in the City Council, but the Bloomberg administration says they won’t have it.
City Council extends property tax relief application deadline
Philadelphia residents now have until Sept. 13 to apply for Homestead Exemption property tax relief in advance of the Actual Value Initiative.
Council will approve Cornell campus on Roosevelt Island
The Council will approve a new science and tech campus.
Philly airport workers file federal safety complaints
Subcontracted employees at the Philadelphia International Airport will on Monday announce the filing of numerous federal complaints alleging safety hazards.
City Councilwoman throws her hat in the ring
City councilwoman Margaret Chin officially kicked off her re-election campaign Sunday, saying she had helped take her lower Manhattan district [...]
City Council passes bill to allow advertising on municipal property, officials hope it sticks
The first phase was passed this morning that changes the city’s zoning regulations to allow advertisements on city-owned real estate.
Council proposes bill to ease headaches at parking meters
Helping drivers at the parking meter.