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Philly recognized for efforts to get tax benefit to city’s poor
Tens of thousands of Philadelphians living in poverty are not signing up for tax breaks for which they qualify. The cityR ...
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Déjà vu: Gov. Christie vetoes ban on taking out of state tracking waste
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has dashed the hopes of environmentalists by vetoing legislation that would have barred disposing of hydra ...
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Casey calls for VA overhaul, protections for whistle-blowers
In the wake of scathing reports about Philadelphia’s Veterans Affairs facilities, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is calling on the new head of ...
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Anticipating new mayor, Philly business leaders begin charting five-year course for growth
When Philadelphia’s next mayor takes office in 2016, he or she will face daunting challenges: high taxes, unemployment and widespre ...
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ListenIn Philly for conference, Catholic ‘consecrated virgins’ describe life choice
Her life may look trying to outsiders, but she says she’s got it made. Kathy Reda is married to the “CEO” ...
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ListenAs Nutter weighs decriminalizing pot, arrests continue in cities with similar law
As press ...
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ListenACLU says Philly cops still harassing people photographing them
Did Philadelphia police get the memo? Almost three years ago, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey issued a memorandum saying that o ...
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PICA approves Philly 5-year budget plan, with concerns
Philadelphia’s financial watchdog unanimously approved Mayor Michael Nutter’s five-year budget plan Monday. However, t ...
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Pop-up beer gardens in Philly stirring brouhaha
Walking by one of Philadelphia’s new pop-up beer gardens, you probably wouldn’t guess it’s at the center of a huge fight. D ...
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ListenPhilly ethics board considers tightening PAC loophole
The Philadelphia Board of Ethics is looking at a proposal to tighten campaign finance rules in the city. Political action committe ...
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No increase in crime in SugarHouse casino area, Philly study finds
When SugarHouse Casino won a gaming license to build in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood in 2006, some residents feared crime w ...
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ListenYears of surveys offer insights on Philly’s ‘no-snitching’ mindset
Witness intimidation in Philadelphia takes many forms. People have been harassed in courtrooms, threatened through social media and shot ...
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