Tioga Archives

Infighting was rife among elected officials in Tioga, a tiny borough in northern Pennsylvania, when they hired Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who killed Tamir Rice. (Min Xian/Spotlight PA)

Spotlight PA

Broken borough: Grudges, tribalism, and infighting rife in Pennsylvania borough that hired the cop who killed Tamir Rice

After Tioga hired Timothy Loehmann, long-simmering personal grudges and infighting exploded and brought local government to a halt.

2 years ago

Politics & Policy

Tioga County asks senator to stop seeking vote audit

The three Tioga County commissioners all urged state Sen. Doug Mastriano to reverse his demand that Tioga and two other counties turn over election records and equipment.

3 years ago

Artist Ernel Martinez in front of a mural of Philadelphia boxer Joe Frazier

Arts & Entertainment

Joe Frazier becomes a beacon for a neighborhood

New mural dedicated to Smokin’ Joe rises in Philadelphia Lower Tioga neighborhood.

4 years ago

Listen 1:31

Policer officers watch as a gunman is apprehended following a standoff Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Courts & Law

Alleged gunman behind North Philly standoff held for trial on dozens more charges

During a hearing on Thursday, more than a dozen police officers testified about taking fire — and cover — during the hourslong standoff in Tioga.

5 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

As reports of illegal dumping rise, can Philly bring new solutions to this old problem?

8 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

SEPTA to extend bus service to new Northwest Philly ShopRite

11 years ago

PlanPhilly

Politics & Policy

Defending Wissahickon Playground, budget road shows, new Phila.gov, foreclosure sales, Skanska gets Franklin Institute contract, more Renaissance charters

13 years ago

PlanPhilly

Politics & Policy

Planning the Lower Schuylkill, Agassi funds reuse for charter school, PHA owes HUD $700k, Center City’s long-term strength tied to schools

13 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Darrell Clarke’s revenue plan, Venice Island eyesore, Church moves partly due to parking woes, transition at the Navy Yard, SEPTA’s flat budget

13 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Ideas for the Columbia Avenue Connector project

13 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Top 5 Northwest Philadelphia development stories of 2011 — No. 3

13 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Grand Opening of “The Quads”

13 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Star: Turning old Tasty site into retail hub

14 years ago

PlanPhilly

Politics & Policy

Livable Communities and Philadelphia

15 years ago

PlanPhilly

Urban Planning

Inquirer: Tasty Baking to sell Nicetown properties

15 years ago

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