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Philadelphia City Council approves new bike lanes across Center City
In an effort to make the city safer for bike riders — following last year’s death of a pediatric doctor who was killed while riding a bike in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse section and a 2023 that saw the city hit an all time high in pedestrian deaths — City Council took steps on Thursday to add more bike lanes throughout the city.
City Council may extend bike lanes to three Philly streets
In January, City Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. introduced three bills to add bike lanes to streets in his Council district — in Center City, near Temple University, and in the Spring Garden neighborhood. The latter could also undergo a “road diet,” reducing motor vehicle travel lanes from two to one.
‘This has to stop’: Philadelphians push City Council for more illegal dumping prevention
Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.
Broad Street Brief: City Council Green Lights Bike Lane Expansion
During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council approved legislation introduced last week by Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. (District 5) to add bike lanes to high-traffic streets in Center City, near Temple University, and in the Spring Garden neighborhood to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists.
Residents learn more about plan to add bike lane to part of 3rd Street in Philadelphia
Residents attended an open house in Philadelphia's Society Hill section Thursday to learn more about a plan to add a bike lane to part of 3rd Street.
City Council members call on ICE to release ‘lifelong Philadelphian’ in detention
Sereyrath Van was only 4 years old when he came to Philadelphia from a refugee camp in Thailand. Van is now waiting to be deported to a country he has never been to.
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City Council anounces budget hearings schedule
Philadelphia City Council has posted the schedule of 13 formal hearings and three public comment sessions for the fiscal year ...
Deadline could be extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundup
The program freezes the amount low-income homeowners pay on their property taxes even if their assessments or tax rates ...
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Looking ahead to Philly's busy 2026, leaders allocate $45 million for planning, beautification and security projects
Next year the city hosts the semiquincentennial, FIFA World Cup Matches, the MLB All-Star Game and NCAA tournament games.
Philadelphia residents want action as illegal dumping continues to plague city
"Our cries have fallen on deaf ears for a long time," said Leonard Rhett, a cleanup captain in Philadelphia's Olney section.
Philadelphia sets aside nearly $60M for America's 250th birthday in 2026
With the biggest celebration of American independence in decades set for 2026, Philadelphia leadership is setting aside tens of millions of dollars to make sure the Semiquincentennial is properly ...
Philadelphia City Council introduces bill to add speed cameras to 7 school zones
One of the most beloved gas station convenience store chains has plans to expand its reach across Florida. As the love for ...
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5 Philly school zones may get speed cameras to improve student safety
The technology has cut pedestrian crashes along Roosevelt Boulevard. Now, City Council wants to see if it forces drivers to ...
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Teen Tech Week among 17 ceremonial resolutions passed by City Council
Philadelphia City Council Thursday passed a bill to help fund the festivities planned for 2026. Council also introduced and ...