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Philadelphia Mayor Caps Short-Term Rentals at 120 Days Annually

The July 2026 rules increase rental stock for residents in several neighborhoods while restricting annual income for some property owners in those same areas.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Philadelphia City Council Approves Tax Incentive Boosting Affordable Housing Units

The policy is projected to increase affordable housing units in Philadelphia while aligning the city’s approach with initiatives in comparable large U.S. cities.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Philadelphia Voters Decide: Which Ballot Measures Raise Taxes, Boost Services

From property tax adjustments to school funding questions, this guide breaks down what each measure on Philadelphia's ballot would actually change for residents, homeowners and renters.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Philadelphia's 2026 Election Results Will Shape 2027 Budget and Local Taxes

Philadelphia residents will see the first effects of the November 2026 election outcomes on local taxes and programs when the city adopts its fiscal year 2027 budget in spring 2027.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Philadelphia Officials Announce Climate Plans While Underfunding Programs City-Wide

City Hall's heat emergency declaration yesterday hides a harder truth: the programs and funding behind climate rhetoric rarely match the crisis unfolding in neighborhoods like Kensington.

By Philadelphia Federal Desk · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read

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Pennsylvania's HB 1100 Reshapes Municipal Aid: Philadelphia Faces Major Changes

A bill moving through Harrisburg this session would recalculate how state funds flow to Pennsylvania's cities, and Philadelphia's outsized share of low-income residents means the stakes are higher here than almost anywhere else in the commonwealth.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Federal Policy Shifts Shape Community Services Access for Philadelphia Residents

Recent national policy changes are directly influencing the scope and delivery of social and community services across Philadelphia, affecting everything from housing support to access to healthcare.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Pennsylvania Revises School Funding Formula, Reshaping Philadelphia District Allocations

The revised formula changes how state dollars reach the Philadelphia School District starting in the next budget cycle.

By Philadelphia Policy Desk · July 7, 2026 · 2 min read

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