Why Mayor Kenney must defend Philly’s parking tax

SEPTA scrapped plans for a $48 million park and ride garage near its regional rail station and instead approved a mixed-use development project lease.

Opponents argue the changes would overwhelm the city’s zoning board while supporters hope it would curb nuisance businesses in Philadelphia neighborhoods.

The Sixers arena deal died in January, but two months later, City Council is finally changing the space back to its former zoning.