PCPC July 16 agenda: excess impervious coverage request at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road
Philadelphia’s PCPC meets July 16 to consider an action item on excess impervious coverage at 29-31 W Bells Mill Road and a data centers issue brief.
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Measles alert for travelers: possible exposure at PHL terminals A–C
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s health department warns some travelers at PHL terminals A, B and C on July 4 (7:30–11:15 a.m.) may have been exposed.
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Philadelphia Code Purple alert (trash & recycling canceled) — July 17
Code Purple Friday July 17 made air very unhealthy and led to trash & recycling collections canceled and pools/spraygrounds closed—what to do.
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Philadelphia Water & Sewer: TAP-R reconciliation surcharges rise Sept. 1, 2026
Philadelphia PA – The Water, Sewer & Storm Water Rate Board filed its TAP-R reconciliation decision July 1, 2026. Water: $5.41/MCF; sewer: $7.56/MCF.
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Philadelphia schools get $157.3M more from PA’s 2026-27 budget; save/restore 340
The enacted 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget adds $157.3M for the School District of Philadelphia, which says it will save and restore 340 school-based positions.
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Philadelphia water bills: TAP-R reconciliation rates filed July 1, 2026
Philadelphia’s Water Rate Board filed its TAP-R reconciliation decision on July 1, 2026. TAP-R surcharges start Sept. 1, 2026 on water and sewer quantity charges.
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Philadelphia Heat Health Emergency ended July 6: Heatline, cooling centers
Philadelphia PA – Heat Health Emergency ran July 1 through 8 p.m. July 5, then ended July 6, ending PCA Heatline and extended cooling-center hours.
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Philadelphia still cleaning up after June 22 storms that flooded streets and felled trees
Philadelphia PA – June 22 storms left localized flooding and fallen limbs. In a June 24 update, the City says cleanup and reporting are still underway.
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Frankford Avenue speed cameras are live in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Frankford Ave/Route 13 speed cameras shifted from 60-day warnings to ticketing after midnight Thursday; fines begin June 26 at 12:01 a.m.
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Philadelphia budget hearings turn to school funding, with a rideshare fee at the center
Philadelphia PA – Council’s FY2027 budget hearings are now focused on a proposed school funding package that could add a $1 rideshare fee and support district staffing.
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Philadelphia’s new rideshare tax fight is really about school funding, and the next budget votes matter
Philadelphia PA – A proposed $1 fee on rideshare trips could raise school funding, but it is still part of the FY27 budget fight and needs Council approval.
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Philadelphia PECO drops proposed 12.5% electric rate hike, so current bills stay put
Philadelphia PA – PECO has withdrawn its proposed electric rate increase, sparing city customers a future bill jump for now while current charges remain unchanged.
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What Philadelphia’s FY27 budget could mean for schools, commuters, and businesses
Philadelphia PA – Mayor Parker’s proposed FY27 budget would shift taxes and spending toward schools and core services, but Council still has the final say.
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Philadelphia’s budget fight is shifting to taxes as City Council nears its April 21 hearing
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s proposed FY27 budget is now centered on tax and fee bills that could affect rides, deliveries, hotel stays, and city enforcement.
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Philadelphia’s flood insurance discount is now in effect: who qualifies and what to check on your policy
Philadelphia PA – Eligible National Flood Insurance Program policies written or renewed on or after April 1 now get a 15% discount. Here is who should check.
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Budget Push, SEPTA Funding, and Housing Data Lead Philly’s Week
Philadelphia, PA – April 3, 2026 – City budget investments, new SEPTA buses, World Cup transit funds and fresh housing data shape the week.
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Budget Hearings, Housing Protections and Delivery Fee Proposal Lead Week in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – April 2, 2026 – City Council weighs Mayor Parker’s $6.9B budget, new housing protections advance, and a delivery fee targets pothole repairs.
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SEPTA Enforcement Begins, $43M Bus Grant Secured, PHA Expands Housing Portfolio
Philadelphia, PA – April 1, 2026 – SEPTA enforcement begins, a $43M bus grant lands, the housing authority buys 200 units, and a delivery tax targets potholes.
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PHA Buys 200-Unit Complex; SEPTA Bridge Repairs and Renter Vote Shift City Plans
Philadelphia, PA – March 31, 2026 – PHA buys 200-unit complex, SEPTA bridge repairs shift service, and renter-protection vote delayed.
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School Budget Cuts, State Funding Tensions, and Spring Crowds Shape Philly’s Week
Philadelphia, PA – March 30, 2026 – School budget cuts, state funding debates, and major Center City events are driving key local policy moves.
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Philly Budget Watch, Transit Pressure, and New Business Moves
Philadelphia, PA – March 29, 2026 – Budget debates, SEPTA funding pressure, and new tech filings shape a busy week in city policy and business.
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SEPTA Funding, City Budget Talks, and Major Development Plans Lead Philadelphia Headlines
Philadelphia, PA – March 27, 2026 – SEPTA funding talks, City Council budget hearings, and new development data top this week’s local agenda.
