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Philly Council passes bill to create new emergency repair program for neglected buildings
The bill lays the groundwork for a city program that would enlist municipal workers to fix privately owned buildings at risk of damaging their surroundings.
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Walter Wallace Jr.’s family awarded wrongful death settlement from City of Philadelphia
Lawyers announced Thursday afternoon that a settlement was reached, but kept the amount private.
5 years ago
Philadelphia releases vaccination rates for city workers
The streets, police, and fire departments have the lowest vaccination rates in Philadelphia, according to new data released by the city.
5 years ago
Judge orders Trenton emergency radio system to remain on
A superior court judge in Mercer County has ordered the emergency radio system for Trenton to stay on, despite the city owing the vendor more than $200,000.
5 years ago
Johnny Dougherty allegedly bribed Philly councilmember with $19,000 in game tickets
Dougherty’s union, Local 98, spent thousands to send Councilmember Bobby Henon to big games. Prosecutors allege the gifted tickets were bribes.
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Facebook Inc. rebrands as Meta to stress ‘metaverse’ plan
Experts point out that it also appears to be an attempt to change the subject from the Facebook Papers.
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Philly schools to remain open if SEPTA strikes
Superintendent William Hite said schools should remain open to provide students with a “sense of community and support services that they need.”
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Families of 9 killed in S.C. church settle with feds over gun purchase
The Justice Department will pay $88 million, which includes $63 million for the families of the slain and $25 million for survivors of the shooting, it was announced Thursday.
5 years ago
Public radio innovator reflects on his historic career ahead of Hall of Fame induction
Bill Siemering, one of the founding board members of NPR, reflects on his historic career with “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn.
5 years ago
Listen 2:24Despite transparency vows, much of Pa.’s redistricting still takes place behind closed doors
The task of reshaping Pennsylvania's political maps falls to a small group of legislative insiders, a system that critics worry facilitates backroom deals.
5 years ago
Pa. Senate moves to block key part of Wolf’s climate plan
The action comes the same day the Democratic Attorney General, who is running for governor, tried to distance himself from the program.
5 years ago
Biden unveils smaller spending framework, asks Democrats for votes
The revised package has lost some of the Democrats’ top priorities as the president’s ambitions make way for the political realities of the narrowly divided Congress.
5 years ago
How to get around if SEPTA goes on strike — mutual aid for rides, bikes, and more
One Philly bike shop will offer a 10% discount on all bikes with a SEPTA Key card. Other organizations plan to give free rides if a strike happens.
5 years ago
What Germantown can learn from Lauryn Hill
David Rose moved to Germantown in 2016 to take care of the Black Writers Museum. As he prepares to leave Philly, he reflects on the lessons he learned.
5 years ago
About 100 people gathered in Germantown to honor Walter Wallace Jr., and call for Philadelphia to invest in alternatives to traditional policing.
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