Ryan Briggs
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Bobby Henon wants to delay abatement reduction to kickstart construction
While city officials focus on hammering out a post-pandemic budget, the development industry and allies are working to hold onto a valuable tax perk.
5 years ago
N.J. sees ‘catastrophic’ surge in deaths, thousands more than official COVID tally
The surge in total deaths is far larger than those attributed to the coronavirus. Experts say it could take a while to reconcile the numbers.
5 years ago
Housing activists stop Rittenhouse encampment cleanup, likening it to ‘eviction’
Videos obtained by PlanPhilly show police, a city trash truck, and outreach workers appearing Tuesday morning at the 2000 block of Ionic Street.
5 years ago
Pandemic crushes Pa. highway toll revenue, jeopardizing $178M for SEPTA upgrades
Without drivers on the highway, toll revenue is down by at least 50%, costing SEPTA and other transit agencies that use toll income to fund improvements.
5 years ago
Coronavirus kills Philly street sweeping expansion
Mayor Kenney has canceled a long-awaited street sweeping program that would have reinstated regular cleaning in neighborhoods. Litter is one of city residents’ top complaints.
5 years ago
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney seeks tax hikes, service cuts to offset pandemic’s $649M bill
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the city’s budget. Kenney hopes to use tax increases to prevent major service reductions.
5 years ago
Map: Which Philly ZIP codes got the most city COVID-19 business relief so far
The city’s small business relief funds have touched virtually every neighborhood in the city –– but certain areas saw more benefits than others.
5 years ago
Philly to admit some homeless people to quarantine hotel without COVID-19 tests
Before the policy change, the Holiday Inn Express was restricted to homeless people who tested positive for COVID-19.
5 years ago
Why so many COVID-19 deaths in Pa. will never be counted
Test kit shortages, at-home deaths, and obstacles facing hospitals mean relying on official results alone won’t capture the true toll of the coronavirus.
5 years ago
Pa. withholds records on pandemic plans, equipment and business waivers
Government accountability advocates say Wolf’s administration has fallen short during the COVID-19 crisis, withholding critical public documents.
5 years ago
Philly families search for a safe place to stay as city quarantine hotel rooms go empty
Homeless families report being turned away at shelters while city quarantine facilities go unused.
5 years ago
Pa. underreported 18% of COVID deaths this week; officials blame computer glitches
Pennsylvania officials underreported at least 162 confirmed coronavirus this week, likely due to issues linked to a software upgrade.
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