UnFree Parking: I just noticed that the PPA’s new parking meters have spread to the block between 2nd and 3rd on the north side of Market.  They’ve been in place at Headhouse Square for several months.  If the city had more control over the PPA’s revenue, they might actually enjoy some of the benefits that [...]

PA Gov Ed Rendell accused of sexism in “no life” remark about Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano
David L. Cohen nominated as chair of the University of Pennsylvania’s board of trustees
U-Penn to freeze salaries of top administration officials to save money
Charity’s board members deny knowing of Fumo’s perks

Second Town Hall meeting on budget scheduled for tonight at Kensington HS
Nation’s governors to meet with Barack Obama tomorrow at Independence Hall
Groundbreaking begins for Pro Soccer stadium near Philadelphia
Mumia supporters planning to stage rallies worldwide next month

Private foundation steps in to keep 3 Phila city ice rinks operating
City Controller says SEPTA student ride tickets contributes to crime rate
Suburban counties also facing smaller budgets
290 Phila police officers to assist in Obama Inauguration, feds will pay not city
Ex-ACORN worker sentenced for voter registration fraud

Mayor’s series of town hall meetings to discuss his budget cuts begin tonight. Video avail on this website tomorrow.
Deal struck to keep 3 Philadelphia ice rinks open.  An official announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m.
Young Philly Politics blast Free Library for suggesting library cuts
Former CBS3 anchor sentenced to 6-months house arrest and 3-years probation for email [...]

Camden ranked 2nd most dangerous city in America
Dave Davies: Nutter’s honeymoon hit by Tsunami
Phila area lawmakers lose leadership posts and clout in state legislature
City pension costs remain looming problem
*Re-post: Tom Ferrick’s Elephant in the Room

Sugerhouse Casino reaches deal with two groups to fund neighborhood improvements projects but local opposition remains.
City budget cuts to hit Mural Arts program by a whooping $500,000 reduction
Camden’s Safe Surrender program a huge success
Stabbing victim becomes Philadelphia’s 300 murder in 2008.

Phila City Council OK’s some of  mayor’s budget cuttimg measures
Elmer Smith describes how why power broker Carol Ann Campbell was so influential
WHYY hires Chris Satullo to oversee TV, Radio, Web News operations
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Here we go again, records show cop killer should have been jail
Former NJ State Senator Wayne Bryant found guilty on corruption charges
Montgomery County Republican Committee scolds James Mathews for not being republican enough
Former Phila Mayor John Street scheduled for rare public appearance (bring your cameras)
Senator Hillary Clinton to eulogize Lt. Gov Catherine Baker Knoll Friday
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Templeton Foundation in West Conshohocken awarded National Humanities Medal
Phila Mayor to hold 8 town hall meetings to discuss budget cuts
City tries to explains logic of budget cut selection
Friends of Library plans donor summit to save libraries
City of Camden starts Safe Surrender program