Tag: L&I
‘I’m frightened’: City to shut down dangerous digging in Philly yard
Property damages related to excavation work by negligent contractors is a growing problem in Philadelphia as developers try to maximize square footage on small lots.
4 years ago
Fishtowners band together to fight ‘construction destruction,’ work with L&I
Those living in the neighborhood formed a Facebook group, and work with the city’s Department of Licenses & Inspections to fight irresponsible contractors.
5 years ago
Indicted Councilman Henon pushes for more L&I inspectors, dominates budget hearing
Henon dominated the hearing with testimony in favor of a moonshot bill he introduced in January, which would almost quintuple the number of department inspectors.
5 years ago
Fishtown building collapse inspires construction enforcement bill
A building collapse last week in Fishtown and another recent collapse in Germantown has inspired City Council to finance a crackdown on unsafe construction contractors.
5 years ago
New law gives Pa. Liquor Control Board more power to crack down on 'stop-and-gos'
The law is particularly relevant to Philadelphia, where stop-and-gos are prolific in many low-income neighborhoods.
7 years ago