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PPA to Participate In Annual Park(ing) Day on Friday – September 21st

  On September 21, you’ll probably notice miniature parks sprouting up in some of Philadelphia’s metered parking spots; parks that weren’t there the day before. That’s because Philadelphia is one of many cities around the world hosting International Park(ing) Day. Here’s the scoop: Park(ing) Day is an annual event dedicated to showcasing how
  • Posted on 17 Sep 2018
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Where to Park for the Made in America Festival

Have you heard? Jay-Z is coming back to The Ben Franklin Parkway with Made in America, his two-day annual music festival. On Labor Day weekend (September 1–2) a star-studded lineup hits the stage with a wide variety of artists that’ll please every member of your crew. Performers include Jay-Z himself,
  • Posted on 24 Aug 2018
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August 2018: Board Meeting Round-Up

August 2018: Board Meeting Round-Up On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Board met for its monthly meeting. The meeting agenda along with the Board approved motions can be found here.    
  • Posted on 22 Aug 2018
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PPA to Expand Widely Popular meterUP Mobile Payment App

After launching a pilot program in December 2017, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's hugely popular meterUP mobile payment application is now expanding city-wide and will include all coin-operated meters. "After a tremendously successful pilot program, we are delighted to be expanding this very popular and convenient mobile payment option to all kiosks
  • Posted on 26 Jul 2018
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A Warning for All Taxis, Limos & TNCs Operating in Philadelphia

  As a regulated business, I wanted to remind you that you may not refuse to provide transportation service to any person for a discriminatory purpose. Our regulation at 52 Pa. Code § 1011.10 specifically provides as follows: "A regulated person may not refuse service to a member of the public on the basis of
  • Posted on 19 Jul 2018
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Dónde parquear durante el festival Made in America

¿Se enteró? Jay-Z regresa al Ben Franklin Parkway con Made in America, su festival anual de música de dos días. Durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo (1 y 2 de septiembre) un elenco estelar se adueña del escenario con una amplia variedad de artistas que complacerá a
  • Posted on 16 Jul 2018
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PPA’s Statement on City Controller’s Audit Announcement

  "While we have implemented almost all of the Auditor General's recommendations and have recently gone through a comprehensive internal financial and operational examination by the independent International Parking Institute, that resulted in our receiving an accreditation 'with distinction', we look forward to working with the City Controller to continue making the PPA
  • Posted on 11 Jul 2018
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Philadelphia Parking Authority Receives Accreditation “with Distinction” from the International Parking Institute

Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Scott Petri announced that the PPA received accreditation "with distinction" from the International Parking Institute (IPI) at their annual meeting in Orlando, Florida today. The IPI also highlighted three of the PPA's garages for a "premier" rating. "After an in-depth and thorough examination of our
  • Posted on 20 Jun 2018
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Where to Park for the Welcome America Festival

Philadelphia is still on one heck of a roll. From a Super Bowl win to Villanova bringing in another trophy to the Sixers bringing us a playoff berth, Philadelphia has never been a more fun place to visit. The good times will continue as Philadelphia welcomes back Wawa Welcome America
  • Posted on 18 Jun 2018
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Where to Park for Screening Under The Stars

Calling all movie buffs: Every Thursday in July and August at 8:30 p.m., one of Philadelphia’s leading FREE summer activities hits the waterfront with Screening Under the Stars at Penn's Landing. With a wide range of blockbuster hits for people of all ages, you’ll want to grab your lawn chairs
  • Posted on 7 Jun 2018
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