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Philadelphia bringing antiquated zoning code up to date
Philadelphia City Council has started a sweeping overhaul of the zoning code. Alan Greenberger, deputy mayor for economic developm ...
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Delaware bill increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Two bills being considered by Delaware House committee todays would impact driving laws in the state. One would significantly increase pe ...
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Grand jury report examines SugarHouse’s affect on neighborhood
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will meet Thursday to consider a license renewal for Fishtown’s SugarHouse Casino. What’ ...
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Replacement of Pennsylvania’s dog law enforcer draws suspicion
Animal welfare advocates in Pennsylvania are on edge a bit after the state’s Agriculture Department announced today the replacement ...
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Delaware Senator Chris Coons calls for more targeted counterterrorism strategy
Senator Chris Coons of Delaware is calling for a substantial withdrawal of American forces in Afghanistan, accompanied by a more targeted ...
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New Jersey town contemplates pricey holiday decorations
Here’s a fun little item to get your mind off school funding, shale drilling and the heat. Moorestown’s Town Council h ...
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Cell phone driving laws may only be stepping stones
Pending legislation in Pennsylvania could would make it a violation to use a cell phone while driving, like it already is in New Jersey a ...
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The West Oak Lane Jazz Festival hits the stage this weekend
This Friday, June 17th will mark the eighth annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival, a free three-day musical event that’s earned p ...
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Nutter calls Radio Times, says the students need a voice
Radio Times host Marty Moss-Coane spent the morning talking with the Public School Notebook‘s Dale Mezzacappa and the ...
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Nominate Philly’s ‘Creative Connectors’
Take the ‘Creative Connector’s’ survey to identify Philadelphia’s most influential artists, musicians, and design ...
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It’s always good news when the bigots lose.Some of them have been assailing the federal judge who famously struck down California ...
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Taking stock of Philadelphia’s best and worst places to bike
Trolley tracks, pot holes and double-parkers can make biking miserable. For those reasons and more, Girard Avenue and the Greys Ferry Bri ...
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“Dirty” list results in loss of Philly advertising for magazine
Take that, Travel + Leisure! After admiring Philadelphia’s beer and food, the mag delivered a low blow this week when its list of ...
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Delaware County SPCA denies Council’s request to extend animal control services
The Delaware County SPCA held firm on its stance Monday when it denied County Council its request for the SPCA to extend its animal contr ...
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