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City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act

The bills still face a lawsuit from landlord association HAPCO, which claims the governing body violated the Sunshine Act.

City Council hearing gets heated over Philadelphia's proposed ride-hailing tax, school district's master plan

A City Council hearing Tuesday got heated over Philadelphia's proposed ride-hailing tax and the school district's master plan ...

City Council members tell school board to ‘mess around and find out,’ threatening to withhold funding over school closures

Several politicians who hold the Philadelphia School District’s purse strings threatened Tuesday to oppose school system ...
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New legislation gives Philadelphia renters more protections

The Safe Healthy Homes Act requires a city-run rental inspection program. It also forces landlords to provide written notices ...
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Mayor Parker pushes Philly $1 rideshare tax to fund schools amid city council pushback

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public ...

Why City Council is threatening to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s ‘Uber tax’ if it doesn’t get its way on school closures

School officials say the district's budget deficit and infrastructure needs are separate issues. Council members aren't ...
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City Hall Showdown as Philly Fumes Over Parker's $1 Rideshare Hit

Shouting matches, sharp glares, and a packed gallery set the tone at City Hall on Tuesday as Philadelphia City Council ...