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Streets department explains newsstand rules, says abandoned stands removal can take months
Committee on Streets and Services, Philadelphia City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary
Officials told the committee that newsstands permitted to occupy the right-of-way must be operated at least once every 30 days; the Streets Department said removing an abandoned stand involves a legal process that can take about nine months.
Committee members questioned Department of Streets staff about the status and oversight of newsstands after the committee considered bill 260115, which would authorize conduits and electrical service to a newsstand at the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue.
Noelle Marconi said the Department of…
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