Overview
- Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1218, creating a time-limited Philadelphia 250 permit that allows eligible venues to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. from June 11 to July 20.
- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will handle applications, which require a $500 fee, filing 30 days in advance, a posted public notice, and completion of nighttime safety training.
- Backers in the hospitality industry say extended hours will help businesses meet demand during six World Cup matches, America 250 events, and MLB All-Star festivities in the city.
- State Rep. Mary Isaacson and some residents warn of late-night noise in neighborhoods and note there is no process for neighbors to challenge individual permits.
- Philadelphia last used late-hours permits during the 2016 Democratic National Convention, when only about 30 venues—mostly hotels—qualified, a precedent supporters cite as a guide.