Philadelphia Parking Authority
Report: Former PPA Director Gave Execs Big Raises Before Scandal
Former Philadelphia Parking Authority director Vince Fenerty gave his top five executives significant raises in the months leading up to a sexual harassment scandal that made […]
Pa. Auditor General to Investigate Embattled PPA Director’s “Excessive” Payout
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said he will investigate what he called an “excessive” six-figure payout for the former head of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, […]
The PPA Lost Almost $700K During the SEPTA Strike
The Philadelphia Parking Authority lost almost $700K during the six-day SEPTA strike earlier this month, largely through efforts to alleviate commuter stress by offering grace periods at […]
PPA Picks Interim Director Following Sexual Harassment Scandal
City official Clarena Tolson will lead the Philadelphia Parking Authority as interim director following the resignation of Vince Fenerty, who was recently discovered to be […]
PPA Announces Renewed Crackdown on Uber and Lyft, Waives Some Taxi Regs
All good things come to an end. Now that Uber and Lyft’s short and sweet grace period has ended with the expiration of Act 85, […]
PPA to Fire Vince Fenerty After Sexual Harassment Complaints
Philadelphia Parking Authority director Vince Fenerty will lose his job following accusations from two women that he sexually harassed them, according to the Inquirer.
Philly NOW: Fire PPA Director Accused of Sexual Harassment
The Philadelphia chapter of the National Organization for Women is calling for Vince Fenerty to be removed as director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority after […]
Dept. of Minor Miracles: Nobody Is Parked on the Broad Street Median Today
This morning, South Philly residents awoke to see something most of them had never seen in their lifetimes: South Broad Street completely free of parked cars in […]
PPA: We’ll Tow Your Car If You Park In the Middle of Broad Street During DNC
People have been parking their cars in the middle of Broad Street for as long as anyone can remember, even though it’s against the law. […]
PPA: Uber Can Operate Legally During SEPTA Troubles
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will allow Uber to operate legally throughout the coming weeks while SEPTA runs on a heavily adjusted schedule that has left Regional […]
Activists: Uber and Lyft Tax Should Fund Philly Schools, Not the PPA
Public school advocates packed the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday to question a change in a state bill that would allow ride-sharing […]
Morning Headlines: Underground Transformer Fire Knocked Out Power in Center City
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know: An underground transformer fire plunged parts of Rittenhouse into darkness. What city officials called an underground transformer explosion […]
The PPA Is Immediately Buying $300K Worth of Snow-Removing Bobcats
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story erroneously overstated the cost of Bobcat front-end loaders and the total amount the PPA was spending on […]
PPA Says: No Center City SEPTA Bus or Rail Service for Pope Visit, “Significant Security Perimeter” From Girard to South
The gist: More and more logistical details are spilling out about Pope Francis’ September visit to Philadelphia. This thing is just too big, with too […]
The Brief: These Are the Most Ticketed Blocks in All of Philadelphia
1. Never hope for a parking grace period on the 500 block of S. 2nd Street. The gist: Inquirer/Daily News data analysts Dylan Purcell and […]