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Food cart owners say City Hall is pushing them out of Philly. Here’s why.
New restrictions from Philadelphia City Council are making business tough for many Philadelphia food carts.
7 years ago
Candidates for Delco Council debate again, making their case to senior voters
In the second of three debates, Democratic and Republican candidates sparred in front of residents of Maris Grove, a retirement community.
7 years ago
Timeline for Rizzo statue removal pushed back — again
The Kenney administration has readjusted the timeline for relocating the larger-than-life statue of Frank Rizzo yet again.
7 years ago
Officials: Be ‘extra cautious’ on roadways as deer mating season begins
With the autumn white-tailed deer breeding season upon us and darkness arriving earlier, New Jersey officials are urging motorists to exercise caution on the state’s roadways.
7 years ago
‘30 Americans’ brings contemporary black art to the Barnes
The exhibit “30 Americans” — an ongoing, rotating show of high-profile black artists — has never before come to Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Listen 1:46Feces and needles ‘jumping in the air’: City street cleaners want better safety gear
Philadelphia street cleaners say the city’s street sweeping pilot is exposing them to health hazards.
7 years ago
Listen 2:50What Philly can learn from Copenhagen’s response to the climate crisis
City officials from Philadelphia visited Copenhagen for the C40 World Mayors Summit. Here’s what Philly can learn from the city’s design.
7 years ago
Things To Do: Scary-good times for Halloween, and some soulful musical options
Scary good times and soulful music are among the weekend’s options in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.
7 years ago
Listen 5:32Pennsylvania invests in crops for brewing and distilling
Pennsylvania is betting on booze to grow the economy. The Department of Agriculture plans to award $460,000 in grants, most of which can be used to make craft beverages.
7 years ago
Industry advocate calls hearings a ‘last-ditch effort’ to stop legally permitted project.
7 years ago
Pagans motorcycle club expanding in the Garden State, N.J. investigators say
The Pagans now have 17 chapters, the state Commission of Investigation says, up from 10 a few years ago, and some of its members continue to break the law.
7 years ago
Menstrual products should be free, Pa. lawmakers say
Calling the issue a matter of public health, the group is proposing four bills that would require public restrooms to provide free pads and tampons to anyone who needs them.
7 years ago
A new report says that murder in Philadelphia hurts home values. And its authors think the city needs to hear that message to prompt real change.
7 years ago
Automatic straight-ticket voting divides Democrats in statehouse election reform talks
Legislation that would abolish straight-ticket voting was amended Tuesday to add reforms long sought by critics of Pennsylvania’s election laws.
7 years ago
High school soccer returns to Chester after 30-year drought
Rain couldn’t dampen the Chester Clippers’ spirits — nor did their defeat to a rival high school in Delaware County. It was the team’s first game in 30 years.
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