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Pay-by-Plate Parking Kiosks: What You Need to Know

When feeding the meter in Philadelphia, we highly recommend using our widely popular mobile payment app, meterUP. But we get it—some of you may prefer paying directly at the meter or, in this case, parking kiosks.  Just in case it’s been a while since you had to make an on-street parking
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Changes to Residential Parking Permit Program

Dear Permit Customers, Effective Sunday, September 1st, 2024, significant changes will take effect to our residential parking permit program. We highly recommend reviewing the information below before these changes take effect. We are committed to providing the best possible service and will assist you through these changes. If you have any questions or
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PPA & Variety Announce ADA Mobility Access Initiative

  (PHILADELPHIA) - The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley (https://varietyphila.org/), today jointly announced the pending start of the PPA's latest quality of life initiative. The PPA's new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Mobility Access Initiative is a dual public education and on-street enforcement initiative aimed
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Charging Up at the PHL Airport

Are you part of the growing trend of electric vehicle (EVs) owners? Well, buckle up because we've got some great news for you! If you're flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), you can now charge up your EV for free while you're away. Here's the deal: In late 2015, we
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Parking for Visitors

  Being a gracious host extends beyond providing warm hospitality; it encompasses ensuring your guests' entire experience is seamless from when they arrive to when they depart. One often overlooked aspect of hosting is ensuring your guests can easily find parking.  Luckily, you can alleviate any parking angst your out-of-town guests might
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