Violent crime taking its toll on Nutter administration’s goal of reducing homicides by 25% in 2008. In the first half of the year, the city showed an impressive 20% reduction in murders but as of last week that rate is closer to 15%.

Roxborough citizens rally to support fire station targeted in budget cuts.

Mayor Nutter’s agenda blindsided by economy

Updated: 11:06am

Library supporters plan to protest library closing in Philadelphia

Mayor to make announcement on South St Bridge Project @ 12:30p

Updated: 1:18pm

South St Bridge will be replaced. It will close to traffic early next month

Updated 2:04pm

Fmr NJ Gov Tom Kean may be on shortlist to head the Dept of Homeland Security

Updated: 4:35pm

Volunteer fireman busted for Broad St vandalism after World Series victory

Updated: 4:59pm

Barack Obama’s first “radio address” to the American people