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How a ‘relentless’ City Hall insider wants to fix Philly’s rec centers
A lot is riding on the job Kira Strong describes as “a total privilege,” including the mayor’s legacy. Construction begins on 11 projects this spring.
6 years ago
Wolf vetoes bill to halt closure of two state centers for people with intellectual disabilities
The state centers are set to close within three years and move about 300 people with intellectual disabilities into community-based care.
6 years ago
Philly’s new police commissioner says recruitment will be a top priority
When asked what kind of new recruits she wants to attract, Philly’s new Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said, “Thinkers, doers — the gamut.”
6 years ago
Johnny Doc reenters political fray picking a fight with NYC real estate firm
The protest came as the latest in a series of recent public appearances by Dougherty, who faces federal corruption charges.
6 years ago
Listen 1:48Camden mayor drafts budget restructuring plan to save 27 firefighter jobs
In order to save 27 Camden firefighters from layoffs, Camden Mayor Frank Moran sent a plan to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission on Monday.
6 years ago
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
6 years ago
Transgender women challenge Pa. name change ban for people with criminal records
A Pa. court will consider a legal challenge by three transgender women to a state law that prohibits people who have committed serious felonies from ever changing their names.
6 years ago
Atlantic City Dems seek to block change of government vote
Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager
6 years ago
Poodle perfection: Allentown’s Siba wins best in show at Westminster
Adorned with black puffs and pompoms, the 3-year-old Siba was the absolute picture of what many see as the epitome of a show dog.
6 years ago
N.J. launches $5,000 rebate for electric vehicles purchases
It’s part of a push to increase electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads tenfold by 2025.
6 years ago
GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion
A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.
6 years ago
Evictionland, Pa: No time for politics when you’re ‘trying to put yourself in a home’
Reading, a heavily Democratic city, will likely be a tempting target for the candidate running to defeat President Donald Trump.
6 years ago
Listen 7:00South Philly lot named in Kenyatta Johnson indictment to hit market ‘very soon’
The city of Philadelphia is moving forward with plans to develop housing on land at the center of a federal corruption case.
6 years ago
Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runners
The strength of Sanders and Buttigieg was matched in reverse by the struggle of former Vice President Joe Biden
6 years ago
Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts
Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.
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