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Why aren’t we talking about these other Philly real estate tax abatements?
Philadelphians know about the controversial 10-year tax abatement, here are five other real estate abatement programs that assist over 200K homeowners in the city.
7 years ago
Festivals devoted to dragons, design, and natural hair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dragons, design, natural hair, and food trucks form the diverse lineup of fall festivals in this week’s “Things To Do.”
7 years ago
Listen 4:32WHYY reporters, producers form union, ask for voluntary recognition
WHYY reporters and producers seek to form a union with demands of fair compensation, advancement opportunities and reasonable work schedules.
7 years ago
‘Red flag’ gun bill author eyes changes to ease lawmakers’ concerns
A Republican lawmaker from the Philadelphia suburbs says he is considering changes to legislation that would give law enforcement the power to seize people’s guns.
7 years ago
Jill Stein joins the war against Philly’s new $29 million voting machines
The onetime Green Party presidential candidate wants to block the touchscreen models before the 2020 election.
7 years ago
Kensington neighbors dismayed by ruling on supervised injection site
A judge’s decision that the facility proposed by Safehouse would be legal touched off mixed emotions among those living amid the city’s opioid crisis.
7 years ago
Delaware school board member faces child sex counts but can keep elective post
Ronnie C. Williams is jailed on 19 felony sex charges involving two minor boys. He can stay on the Colonial School Board until his case is resolved.
7 years ago
Listen 1:13Jurors get case of former N.J. police chief accused of hate crime
The verdict hinges on the credibility of two officers who testified against their old boss.
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Shale gas off-ramp: Pa.’s fracking boom helps fuel plastics production overseas
So much ethane is coming out of the ground in Pennsylvania, and other drilling hot spots around the country, that chemical plants in the U.S. can’t use it all.
7 years ago
‘Crackhouse statute’ argument against supervised injection site shot down by judge
In a decision that could pave the way for the 1st U.S. supervised injection site, a judge ruled Safehouse’s plan wouldn’t violate the Controlled Substances Act.
7 years ago
Dry conditions spark ban on backyard fire pits, campfires in Cape May County
Outdoor fire restrictions are in effect for Cape May County due to abnormally dry conditions, state officials announced.
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New report says Pa. state parks funding hasn’t kept pace with inflation
A quarter-century ago, the price tag for repair projects was around $100 million dollars. Now it’s five times that.
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Pa.’s upcoming election features a contentious ballot question: Marsy’s Law, or not?
The amendment would enshrine certain rights for crime victims in the commonwealth’s constitution.
7 years ago
Five Pa. ski resorts sold amid Purdue Pharma bankruptcy
The Sackler family was a majority owner in Peak Resorts, which sold its 17 properties to Vail Resorts in a $264 million cash deal.
7 years ago
Feds award $32.5 million beach replenishment contract in Ocean City, N.J. area
More beach replenishment and dune building is coming to Cape May County, federal officials announced.
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