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City Council OKs Law Requiring Parental Supervision of Teens at Tanning Salons

The final vote came after some last-minute pleas from those on both sides of the issue.

2013/05/23

(Mayor Michael Nutter. File photo by Mike Dunn)

Nutter’s Tax Plan For Philadelphia School Funding Introduced in City Council

“If and until those bills are introduced on the state level, and we see some sense that there is some action, there’s really not a lot that we can do locally,” City Council president Darrell Clarke says.

2013/05/23

(Philadelphia City Hall. File photo by Tony Hanson)

Council Wants To Give A Break To Homeowners Appealing Tax Assessments

City Council committee has given initial approval to a bill that staves off next year’s property tax bill for those who are still in the process of appealing the new assessment.

2013/05/23

(The Pennsylvania Convention Center, with Philadelphia City Hall in the background. File photo by Randall E. Scott)

Pennsylvania Convention Center Bookings Way Down For 2014-2016

And it seems that long-running labor issues are the key concern.

2013/05/21

(Nutter administration finance director Rob Dubow testifies before City Council's finance committee. Image from City of Phila. TV)

City Council Committee Pushes Alternative Funding Source For School Budget Gap

Rob Dubow, the mayor’s finance director, argued against raising the city’s “U&O” business tax and in favor of boosting taxes on liquor and cigarettes.

2013/05/17

(City, state, and school officials listen as Mayor Nutter announces new funding for Philadelphia's schools. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Nutter Proposes $95M Additional Funding For Philadelphia Schools

The city plans to increase taxes on smokers and drinkers, and redouble its collection efforts on property taxes.

2013/05/15

(A vacant lot in Old City, left, where owner Jeffrey Brown wants to build a high-rise that exceeds Old City height rules. File photo by John McDevitt)

Phila. Lawmakers Move Old City Zoning Changes Forward

A City Council committee has agreed to relax zoning restrictions in a portion of Old City near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

2013/05/14

Supporters of mandated paid sick leave were disappointed in the mayor's veto. (Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Failed Sick Leave Bill Still Haunts Councilman

This brings a sickening feeling to the Philadelphia councilman who tried but failed to get the measure approved here.

2013/05/13

(A horse-drawn carriage at 7th and Market Streets in center city Philadelphia. Credit: Ed Fischer)

Philadelphia Councilman Wants To Expand Afternoon Hours For Horse Carriages

City councilman Mark Squilla thinks horse-drawn carriages should be allowed to operate during the afternoon rush hour, when they are currently prohibited.

2013/05/09

Nutter, Hite Rally In Support Of Cash Starved School District

Meanwhile, aides to the mayor are clarifying how he wants to raise the city’s portion.

2013/05/09

(Philadelphia city councilman Denny O'Brien tells city budget director Rebecca Rhynhart the city should stop fighting the firefighters' contract arbitration award. Image from City of Phila. TV)

Philadelphia Lawmakers Press Nutter Administration To Stop Blocking Fire Contract

Their frustration was evident in a speech made at the hearing by at-large councilman Denny O’Brien (at left in photo).

2013/05/08

(The Family Court building at 18th and Vine Streets, near Logan Circle. File photo)

Developer Finalists Chosen To Convert Old Family Court Building To Hotel

“The old family court building on Logan Circle would make an ideal small hotel,” says the mayor’s commerce director, Alan Greenberger.

2013/05/07

(PrimeFlight employee Nikisha Watson and fellow workers call for safety mesasures at Philadelphia International Airport. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Wheelchair Aides at PHL Airport Demand Workplace Improvements

The attendants work for a firm call PrimeFlight, which is contracted by the airlines to provide help to travelers needing wheelchairs.

2013/05/06

Property, Wages, or…? Stakeholders Argue Philadelphia’s Tax Policy

The discussion, titled “Philadelphia Taxes — Past, Present and Future.” was organized by the Pew Charitable Trusts and Temple University’s Center on Regional Politics.

2013/05/03

Philadelphia City Council Approves Plan To Sell Advertising on City Buildings, Vehicles

By a 15-0 vote, councilmembers approved a measure that would for the first time allow advertising on publicly owned buildings such as recreation centers, and on city vehicles including trash trucks.

2013/05/02

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