Parking
The Way You Pay for Parking in Philly Is About to Change
Welcome to the future of parking in Philly. Next week, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin phasing in new solar-powered parking kiosks — meaning the […]
Philly Free Streets: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
If you were planning to drive along North Broad Street on Saturday, then you’re out of luck. This weekend brings Philly Free Streets, the one day […]
This Brand-New Parking App Wants to Help You Avoid Pesky PPA Tickets
Parking in Center City is about to get a whole lot easier. A new (free!) parking app called SpotAngels debuted in Center City on Tuesday — and unlike […]
The PPA’s Free Parking Saturdays Starts This Week
Rejoice, rejoice: The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s holiday parking deal begins this week. This Saturday until New Year’s Day, metered and kiosk parking in the city will […]
Councilman Domb: Maybe It’s Time to Ban On-Street Parking in Center City
Anyone who navigates Philadelphia’s streets (whether by foot, bike, bus or car) knows they’re extremely clogged. Traffic seems like more of an issue than ever, especially […]
Good News for PPA Scofflaws: Parking-Ticket Amnesty Begins on Thursday
Here’s some positive news for your Tuesday: The city will launch parking-ticket amnesty this week. The program will mostly come in handy for anyone who’s way, way […]
City: Absolutely No Parking on South Broad Street for the Eagles Game
The long-standing debate over parking on the Broad Street median has been decided – for one day, at least. Philly police will not allow anyone […]
You Can Park for Free on Saturdays Until New Year’s
Here’s a holiday gift we’re thankful for: The Philadelphia Parking Authority will offer free (FREE!) parking on Saturdays, from now until New Year’s Day. The annual gift […]
City on Broad Street Parking: Cops Have More Important Things to Do
The Broad Street median parking war continues. The city is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month in Common Pleas Court by an urbanist political […]
The City Wants to Put an End to Philly’s Electric Vehicle Parking Program
If you live in a major American city and you own a car, parking is, undoubtedly, one of your biggest frustrations. But imagine if you […]
How a Council Bill Requiring More Parking Could Backfire
PlanPhilly reported yesterday that the City Planning Commission and a number of community groups are having a rough time coming to terms with a bill […]
The PPA Is Ending Free Parking on Wednesdays, First Fridays
The era of free parking in Center City is coming to an end. Currently, street parking in Center City is free after 5 p.m. on […]
Kenney to PPA: Target Worst Offenders Parking on Broad Street Median
Everyone who parks a car in the median on South Broad Street is breaking the law, but traditionally, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has looked the other […]
Hey, Mayor, How ’Bout Making That Broad Street Parking Ban Permanent?
The South Philly parking catastrophe that some feared after the city’s decision to enforce the ban on parking in the median of South Broad Street […]
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 […]