PPA to pilot fire hydrant bike racks to prevent illegal parking
A new competition will bring streetside bike corrals to Old City and West Philly, though it’s unclear if the program will get funding to expand.
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Opinion: Screwed over by the PPA? Lawyers say the penalty system is unconstitutional
One year after Philadelphia leaders vowed reform, the parking authority still gouges motorists.
Towed during a ‘snow emergency,’ Philly resident’s car goes missing for a week
Memorize these routes or make sure you're signed up for OEM alerts if you want to keep your vehicle away from the PPA during the next storm.
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PPA charged couple $1,700 to get back a towed car it already sold
Officials blamed an online auction “glitch” and agreed to return most of the money.
PPA coronavirus rules: You probably won’t get a parking ticket during quarantine
But don't double park or block a loading zone.
Why ‘PPA guys’ want to dethrone Councilman David Oh
The two-term Republican lawmaker has rankled leaders in his own party.
Philly cops still abandon drivers on side of the road, in violation of ‘Live Stop’ policy
On MLK Day, a Northwest Philly dad found himself left in the cold with his two kids.
Five stars for PECO? The best bad Yelp reviews of Philly’s public agencies
"The best damn utility this side of the ol’mississip."
14 of the weirdest, craziest, Philly-est stories from 2018
Greased poles, profane potholes, farm animals roaming the city. Just another year in Philadelphia.
This torched van got a parking ticket because the PPA is ridiculous
A fire-ravaged van in West Philly still managed to rack up a violation.
Where do cars parked in Philly bike lanes get ticketed?
Spruce and Pine got a ton, but also check out North 13th Street.
Paying for parking with your license plate might actually come to Philly
The PPA confirmed it's actively looking into "pay-by-plate" kiosks.
On the last day for parking ticket amnesty the PPA had lines down the block
Philly is apparently full of drivers who do things at the last minute.
This March Madness-style bracket will decide the absolute worst thing about Philly
Comcast? The PPA? Highway construction? All contenders in Crossing Broad's competition.