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PPA Refused to Ticket Republican Senator’s Illegally Parked Car
If your car is parked in a no-stopping zone in Center City, you will, no doubt, get a $51 ticket. Your car might even be […]
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, […]
I Took on the PPA and Won — and It Might Be Worth Millions to Philly Drivers
If you hate the robbers known as the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and its conspiratorial kangaroo court known as the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA) […]
City Council to Hold Hearing on Illegal Tow-Truck Schemes
Anyone in Philadelphia who has ever had a car towed illegally is getting the chance to speak out.
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 […]
Uber, Lyft Now Legal Across Pennsylvania
Philly’s ride-sharing war is no more. On Friday, Gov. Tom Wolf legalized ride-sharing across Pennsylvania with his signature on Senate Bill 984. “This bill puts […]
Uber and Lyft Bill Passes Final Legislative Hurdle
The Pennsylvania Senate yesterday voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation that would, with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature, make Uber and Lyft legal in Pennsylvania.
Bill to Legalize UberX and Lyft Nears a Final Vote
A bill to legalize UberX and Lyft in Pennsylvania permanently is reaching the final stages in the state legislature this week. The bill can’t come […]
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, […]
Uber and Lyft Are Illegal Again in Philadelphia
Uber and Lyft are once again illegal in the City of Philadelphia following the expiration of a summer-long reprieve granted by the state legislature. The […]
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.
If Your Car Was Towed During Philly Free Streets, You’re Getting a Refund
Because Philly Free Streets doesn’t need another reason to be seen as slightly disappointing, the city will cancel all tickets issued to drivers who had their cars […]
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 […]
South Philly Man Says He Captured a Tow Truck Bait Scheme on Video
Footage of an alleged tow truck bait scheme is gaining traction after South Philly vigilante Chris Norman posted it to Facebook on Monday.