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How the new zoning code draft affects commercial properties along Ridge Avenue
In Northwest Philadelphia, zoning overlays govern what kind of sign you can hang above your Manayunk boutique, what your corner store ...
15 years ago
Corbett raises Pa. emergency level to most dire
Gov. Tom Corbett has raised Pennsylvania’s emergency alert to the highest possible level. The state wasn’t at a Level ...
15 years ago
As Susquehanna River rises, thousands ordered to leave Harrisburg homes
The mayor of Harrisburg Thursday ordered evacuations of the city’s riverfront streets and low-lying areas. Mayor Linda Thomp ...
15 years ago
Stress adds to the burdens of flooding, displacement
Some New Jersey residents who’ve had to deal with Hurricane Irene and all the recent flooding are feeling the strain. People ...
15 years ago
U.S. court ruling erodes corruption cases
A U.S. District Court judge’s decision to overturn the conviction of a former Philadelphia tax assessor who accepted $20,000 in cas ...
15 years ago
The honorbox: a new way to save a parking spot
There are a couple things wrong with the photo to the right. It’s not snowing. The spot is being saved with not one, but two ...
15 years ago