Taxi Q & A
Q: Are cab drivers allowed to prohibit passengers from sitting in the front passenger seat? A: Yes it is at the driver’s discretion. However, they are required to accommodate the requests of elderly, disabled, infirmed or obese passengers for that front seat if … Continue reading
Old City Night Life Special
The warm weather is here and it’s time to see the city! Get out and enjoy all the dining, arts, culture and entertainment our city of brotherly love has to offer. With two new transportation improvements, it’s now easier to get in and … Continue reading
Streets Department Update
Temporary Closure from Monday, May 7 to Sunday, May 27 2012 ALLEGHENY AVENUE TO BE CLOSED FOR UP TO THREE WEEKS FOR REMOVAL OF CONRAIL BRIDGE Streets Commissioner Clarena Tolson announced today that construction work will begin Monday, May 7 … Continue reading
Fluctuating Parking Prices
Check out this article to see how San Francisco is trying to alleviate traffic congestion and create more available parking spaces. Do you think Philadelphia should look into something similar? Tell us what you think on Facebook!
Earth Day Award: Congrats To Joe!
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) celebrated the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 20th by promoting environmental awareness. Joe D’Urso of Airport Operations received recognition for his contributions to environmental stewardship at the Philadelphia International Airport. Joe was recognized at PHL’s annual Earth … Continue reading
Philadelphia’s City Code And Charter
Parking rules not making any sense? Always getting a ticket? Do you ever wonder where Philadelphia’s traffic regulations come from or where you can find them? The City’s website, has a link to the City Code and Charter. On their … Continue reading
The Porch
Heading over to the PPA headquarters to renew your residential parking permit? Make the trip worth your while and plan it around one of many events taking place regularly at The Porch. This hot spot, which opened last November, is … Continue reading
Sensitivity Awareness
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has recently finished its initial phase of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) training for their entire roster of employees. Dr. David Hall, Adversity Trainer, was hired to conduct the sensitivity awareness classes. The training is PPA’s attempt to … Continue reading
STREET IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF APRIL16
Streets Commissioner Clarena I. W. Tolson announced yesterday that the following streets are scheduled for street improvement work during the week of April 16, 2012. Weather or special events in the area may alter the resurfacing schedule. Residents are urged … Continue reading
Q: Are cab drivers allowed to prohibit passengers from sitting in the front passenger seat? A: Yes it is at the driver’s discretion. However, they are required to accommodate the requests of elderly, disabled, infirmed or obese passengers for that front seat if … Continue reading
Proposal No. PPASUMMER/WINTERUNIFORMS.2012 Notice to Proposers Sealed proposals for the provision of summer and winter uniforms will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (“the Authority”), a body corporate and politic created … Continue reading
Proposal No. PPACREDITCARD.M2012 NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Sealed proposals to furnish Merchant Card Services will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (“the Authority”), a body corporate and politic created under the laws … Continue reading
Philadelphia, March 1, 2012 – A joint investigation conducted by the Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old South Philadelphia man on charges of extorting … Continue reading
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