Elizabeth Fiedler
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As Kmart closes, changes in store for The Gallery
Kmart has been a fixture of The Gallery on Market Street in Philadelphia for more than a decade. The store opened with fanfare — it ...
11 years ago
Philly Council discussing expanding ‘Focused Deterrence’ strategy
Philadelphia City Council members will meet today to hear about a crime-prevention program that’s showing good early results in Sou ...
11 years ago
Biden touts new Amtrak locomotive as engine of the future, job generator
Vice President Joe Biden came to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station Thursday — not to catch a train, but to unveil AmtrakR ...
11 years ago
Trading in gangs and guns to leave street violence behind
Building a new life can be difficult. Some men who are leaving the gang life behind in South Philly, are struggling everyday to do just t ...
11 years ago
Listen 4:55Measures aimed at fighting blight making a difference in Philly
Philadelphia still has 40,000 abandoned buildings. However, a new report shows that a recent crackdown on blight is making progress. ...
11 years ago
In wake of four deaths, speed cameras sought on Roosevelt Boulevard
The tragic death of a young mother and three of her children last year has lawmakers and law enforcement officials calling for change. Sp ...
11 years ago
ListenPhilly residents losing their driving zeal as more go car-less
Don’t have a car? Join the club. In Philadel ...
11 years ago
Dire warnings from Sugarhouse if license granted for second Philly casino
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has spent the week listening to the pitches from five groups competing to open Philadelphia’s ...
11 years ago
ListenParade of Philly casino proposals going before Pa. board
As five groups vie for Philadelphia’s second casino license, a series of hearings ...
11 years ago
Listen‘Suitability’ hearings set for five pursuing Philly casino license
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold “suitability” hearings ...
11 years ago
Seeking Latino and African-American foster parents for Philly kids
An event this Saturday will recruit potential foster and adoptive parents in North and Northeast Philadelphia. Specifically, a non ...
11 years ago
Shoveling holdouts face $50 fine in Philly
Shoveling, salting, scraping. Around the region, most residents have cleared off their sidewalks of the foot of snow that fell Tuesday. B ...
11 years ago