Bill Proposes Opening The Philadelphia Parking Authority Board To Non-Residents
The bill has passed the House and is currently before the Senate.
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The bill has passed the House and is currently before the Senate.
The new chief is both a radical departure and uniquely well-suited to the job.
In light of recent sexual harassment allegations within the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is calling for an investigation into the agency.
PPA spokesman Marty O'Rourke confirmed that Vince Fenerty resigned Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is taking heat after the revelation that its executive director kept his job after a sexual harassment complaint by a senior staff member.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority board has taken over some personnel decisions at the agency. The move came after an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against the executive director.
It took four years and $33-million, but the Philadelphia Parking Authority on Monday re-opened a 1960's-era garage at 8th and Market Streets.
With a flood of people expected to hit Center City for the Democratic National Convention, the Philadelphia Parking Authority says enforcement officers will be a little more strict on certain violations.
Parking Authority officials explained its declining contribution to the school district results from a complicated combination of state law, increasing pension costs, and events such as the Pope's visit and snowstorms.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority took action, this week, to solve a long-standing problem at its airport garage.
Philadelphia will get some help with that difficult side street plowing that's continuing after the weekend's massive snowfall.
In response to the ongoing cleanup in the aftermath of the weekend winter storm, the Philadelphia Parking Authority was not enforcing meter and kiosk parking violations on Monday.
If you plan on doing any shopping in Philadelphia on Saturdays from now through New Year's Day, you're in luck.
Your smartphone could be a new line of defense against those dreaded parking tickets in Philadelphia. It's thanks to a free app that's being released this week by the same agency that doles out those violations.
Drivers who park illegally in Philadelphia beware.
Residents are required to move their vehicles to accommodate the city's preparation for events that will be part the World Meeting of Families and visit of Pope Francis.
Richard Dixon with the Philadelphia Parking Authority says if your car is towed during the World Meeting of Families and the papal visit there are some very important things you need to know.
"It seemed appropriate that people who have already paid for an annual permit would have some accommodation to make this easier for them."
fter many delays and false starts, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's effort is gaining ground.
A Dodge Journey van was the first wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) to hit the road since 50 new WAV taxi medallions were sold by the PPA.
"I didn't necessarily know that (parking enforcement officers) have a lot of extra time on their hands," candidate Melissa Murray Bailey says. "And if they do have extra time on their hands, then we should be looking at how we're allocating our resources."
The November election is less than five months away, but Democratic Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney is already introducing the idea of giving the Philadelphia Parking Authority more responsibility, which isn't entirely new.
Since the beginning of 2012, nearly 4.9 million tickets have been doled out.
The board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has given a thumbs-up to a system called Pango, a free smartphone app that allows you to feed the meter (or kiosk) with your cell phone.
If you live in Philadelphia and own an electric car, you can get a special parking space in front of your home to charge your vehicle.
The Philadelphia area can expect a cold and windy St. Patrick's Day with wind chills in the teens and 20s.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
The Philadelphia area can expect a cold and windy St. Patrick's Day with wind chills in the teens and 20s.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
Wawa Welcome America is back for its 35th year, and organizers promise 2026's celebrations will be the biggest the city has seen.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Travelers on Monday night said they were navigating delayed and canceled flights as strong storms passed through the Philadelphia region, bringing heavy rain and wind.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested Adam Richardson, who is accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Sixty-year-old Earl Jones had a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia more than two decades ago. Now, he helps other families as a volunteer with the Gift of Life Donor Program.
A tornado watch that was in effect for the Delaware Valley has been canceled, but the region remains on alert for moderate to heavy rain throughout the area.
Surveillance video shows the moment a private ambulance crashed into a car in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say a mother and her infant were thrown from the ambulance in the impact.