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Troublesome redevelopment initiative in North Philadelphia
Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Daily News reported that neighbors of Temple University are in an uproar over the proposed North Central Neighborhood Improvement District backed by City Council...
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Firefighters' deaths lead to change in approach to abandoned buildings
In response to the recent deaths of firefighters Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney, City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez introduced a new bill requiring landlords to provide bonding to pay for the...
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Philadelphia residents troubled by proposed real estate tax increase
In an effort to raise funds for the woefully-underfunded Philadelphia School District, city officials are planning on revamping Philadelphia's system for determining property taxes rates. This...
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Philadelphia inspires PA bill capping superintendent severance packages
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously passed a bill that places a limit on the severance packages of outgoing public school superintendents. This bill, which...
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Penn. budget plan receives bipartisan support
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the PA Senate Appropriations Committee has unanimously approved a budget plan that would restore funding that had been cut from public schools, state...
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Increased tourism leads to ban on feeding homeless
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, a ban on mass outdoor food programs for the homeless will take effect in Philadelphia on June 1. It is no coincidence that the timing of this ban coincides with...
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Pennsylvania lawmakers attempt to defund Planned Parenthood
According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Pennsylvania has become the latest state to attempt to defund Planned Parenthood. This effort is being spearheaded by Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, a Republican from...
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Philadelphia Housing Authority chief resigns due to affair
According to the Philadelphia Daily News, former Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) chief Michael P. Kelly has admitted that his sudden resignation was prompted by the revelation of his affair with...
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House approves $9.7 billion in Sandy aid, Rep. Allyson Schwartz does not vote
Today, the House passed a bill to allocate $9.7 billion to FEMA flood insurance programs that are being used to help in the rebuilding efforts of communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy 354 to 67....
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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter speaks out against new NRA ad (Video)
Today, the National Rifle Association (NRA) voiced its disagreement with President Barack Obama over gun control policies through a controversial ad referring to the President as an "elitist...
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Pennsylvania State Rep. Cherrelle L. Parker convicted of DUI
Pennsylvania State Representative Cherrelle L. Parker was convicted of driving under the influence yesterday after a long legal battle that was adversely impacted by her social media skills. Parker,...
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