New Philadelphia council enacts ban on camping in city parks and cemeteries
If a person fails to remove a campsite after the 24-hour notice period, that person may be cited for a minor misdemeanor.
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How will each city council member vote on the proposed 76ers arena?
We're keeping a running tally. At least nine of the 17 legislators must support the plans for the project to proceed.
In Philadelphia, Chinatown activists rally again to stop development. This time, it's a 76ers arena
Chinatown activists are rallying to block a planned $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers that recently won the ...
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New Philadelphia council enacts ban on camping in city parks and cemeteries
New Philadelphia council passed legislation Monday that bans people from camping in city parks or any public property. The ordinance was passed on its first reading. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ New ...
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5 bills Philly City Council passed but Mayor Cherelle Parker didn’t sign into law
suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! As Philadelphia’s City Council returns to its regular legislative session this month, here’s a snapshot of ...
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Philadelphia City Council calls on Gov. Josh Shapiro for long-term SEPTA funding
Philadelphia City Council is urging Governor Josh Shapiro and state legislatures to support $161 million of funding for SEPTA ...
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Philly rec center workers voice challenges to City Council, say they are ‘grossly understaffed, under-resourced’
Recreation centers are supposed to bring fun to their surrounding neighborhoods but Kelly Posano, who works at Jardel in the ...
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New bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates
PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia City Council is weighing legislation that would formally bar landlords ...