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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.
Finally, success for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's taxi medallion auction. But the price was far from what the PPA originally hoped for.
PPA officials want to move ahead with an app that allows you to pay for parking with your smartphone, but the mayor fears it will adversely affect school district funding.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is sending a message to drivers who think they've outsmarted the system. There's a new effort to crack down on people who haven't paid their tickets and somehow avoided the dreaded boot.
A Philadelphia Parking Authority worker was killed when he was hit by a tow truck as it backed up.
A City Council committee approved a measure sought by the Philadelphia Parking Authority that would allow the parking agency to boot and/or tow vehicles that rack up multiple tickets despite attempts by the owner to evade enforcement.
A Philadelphia taxi co-op has taken a major step forward in the six-year battle to become the first recognized and approved by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
The medallions, required to operate a cab, were the first new ones to be authorized for the city in 15 years, so the Parking Authority expected sales would be brisk and offered them at auction for a minimum bid of $475,000.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking for proposals to provide a mobile parking payment system so drivers can use smartphones to pay fees on the street and in some lots.
The Parking Authority's general counsel admits that taxi operators are likely to resist these changes, and will make their displeasure known as the proposals are opened to public comment.
Gas is as cheap as it's been in years, leaving many Philadelphia taxicab riders to wonder why cabs are still adding a fuel surcharge to each ride.
A fraud scam which demands payment for overdue Philadelphia parking violations is now circulating by way of email.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority stopped selling the cards in May, and posted notices on every kiosk in the city about the final expiration date, December 31st.
Drivers needed cash today at Philadelphia parking kiosks, which refused to take credit or debit card payments.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority relaxed enforcement on Sunday because of an technical problem that was preventing kiosks from accepting credit card payments.
The PPA says this is due to a technical problem having to do with credit card payments at the kiosks.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is lowering the opening bid for new taxi medallions because it's been unable to sell any at the current asking price.
Philadelphia police say a man whose car was struck by fireworks opened fire, hitting three people.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, and even hotter days will follow for the rest of the week.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Philadelphia police say a man whose car was struck by fireworks opened fire, hitting three people.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, and even hotter days will follow for the rest of the week.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Philadelphia police say a man whose car was struck by fireworks opened fire, hitting three people.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, and even hotter days will follow for the rest of the week.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in three shootings, including two deadly ones, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
A potentially record-breaking heat wave is set to begin Tuesday in Philadelphia, and by the end of the week, high temperatures will soar into the triple digits. With feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees, organizers for the city's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to their plans.
Temperatures aren't too bad on Tuesday, but highs will get into the 90s before we have dangerous heat indices feeling like 105 or higher later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, including the Reading Railroad — one of the most important railroads in the country. Photojournalist Bill Seiders has more on the role railroads played in building our nation.
Police believe someone shot multiple people after a dispute over fireworks early Tuesday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Firefighters are investigating an early morning house fire in Northeast Philadelphia. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.