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The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in Philadelphia. This resolution honors the city's famous cheesesteak dish and its cultural significance. It affects all Philadelphia residents who celebrate the city's food heritage.

Honoring and recognizing March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize March 31, 2026, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia. This day is meant to celebrate the achievements and contributions of transgender people and acknowledge their positive impact on the community. The resolution aims to promote awareness and appreciation for transgender individuals.

Recognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, light, and laughter that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution allowing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the health of LGBTQ+ individuals in Philadelphia. These hearings will examine the current state of health for this community in the city. The goal is to understand and address the health needs of LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of LGBTQ+ health in Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The City Council has adopted a resolution declaring March 16-20, 2026 as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in Philadelphia. This week aims to raise awareness about the health needs and issues affecting the LGBTQ community. The resolution affects the LGBTQ community and the city as a whole by promoting awareness and support.

Declaring March 16 - March 20, 2026 as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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This resolution honors the schools and principals in the Fourth Council District for their commitment to regular Monday morning meetings. These meetings help with coordination and staying informed. The resolution is a way for City Council to show appreciation for their efforts.

Honoring the Schools and Principals of the Fourth Council District for Their Ongoing Commitment to Coordination and Staying Informed Through Monday Morning Roll Call Meetings.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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This resolution aims to honor Paul Ellis Hill by naming the 5100 Block of Chester Avenue as 'Paul Ellis Hill Way'. This naming is intended to recognize Hill's life, legacy, and community impact in the Kingsessing neighborhood. The resolution affects residents and visitors to the area by providing a formal recognition of Hill's contributions.

Also naming the 5100 Block of Chester Avenue as "Paul Ellis Hill Way" to honor the life, legacy, and community impact of Paul Ellis Hill in the Kingsessing neighborhood.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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A city council resolution aims to honor Darcenia V. Burrell by naming the intersection of 40th and Chestnut Street as 'Darcenia Burrell Way'. This recognition is for her contributions to the community. The resolution affects the community near this intersection and anyone who knew or was impacted by Darcenia Burrell.

Also naming the intersection of 40th and Chestnut Street as "Darcenia Burrell Way" to honor the life and legacy of Darcenia V. Burrell and her lasting contributions to the community.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026. This resolution acknowledges their service, sacrifice, and contributions to the city's safety and well-being. It affects the women working in the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office by showing appreciation for their work.

Honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026 for their tireless service, sacrifice, and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to sell a city-owned property at 5928-30 Germantown Avenue to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. This property includes buildings and improvements, and the sale would transfer full ownership to the authority. The sale affects the city and the authority, as well as the surrounding community in the 8th Councilmanic District.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver a deed to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue in the 8th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia

Introduced and Referred

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This bill requires property owners to notify residents and other owners when a dwelling unit in their building is licensed for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. The goal is to keep people informed about changes in their building. This affects people who own or live in buildings with short-term rental units.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," to provide for notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill would remove the parking lane and prohibit stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, between Mitchell Street and Pechin Street. This change would affect people who currently park or stop on this part of Cinnaminson Street. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Jones and is currently being reviewed by a committee.

Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in West Philadelphia, specifically near Baltimore Avenue and Cobbs Creek. The changes would affect properties within the area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Right-of-Way, and Cobbs Creek. This could impact how land is used and developed in the area.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Right-of-Way, and Cobbs Creek.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of specific areas of land in West Philadelphia, bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West Girard Avenue, and North 48th Street. The changes would affect property owners, developers, and residents within the specified area. The bill is currently under review in a City Council committee.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West Girard Avenue, and North 48th Street.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025. It revises the amounts of money allocated for different purposes and updates the total budget. This affects the city's overall budget and spending plan.

To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill requires locking dumpsters in Philadelphia under certain conditions. The goal is to reduce litter and trash scattered from dumpsters. This change would affect businesses and property owners who use dumpsters for waste disposal.

Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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This bill aims to protect tenants in Philadelphia by adding rules against landlord retaliation and harassment, and by making it clearer what rights tenants have to a safe and livable home. It also creates ways for tenants to organize and gives them more time to take action if their rights are violated. The bill affects renters and landlords in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program. It also requires public reporting on code compliance and establishes protections for tenants. The bill affects property owners and tenants in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section 14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, the /IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District, and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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