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Philadelphia’s public defenders vote to unionize
A majority of some 200 attorneys at the Defender Association of Philadelphia have voted to unionize.
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SEPTA spends millions to fix cracking subway cars with ‘hoagie’ of steel
Transit agency SEPTA is spending millions more to fix cracking steel beams inside subway cars on the Market-Frankford Line, straining the line’s capacity.
5 years ago
SEPTA to increase train frequency on Market-Frankford Line
The increase in service on Philadelphia’s busiest transit line comes as a response to changing rider habits, SEPTA officials said.
5 years ago
Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson indicted by feds on corruption charges
Prosecutors allege Universal Companies offered work to Johnson’s wife, Dawn Chavous, in return for his help on a plan to redevelop a South Street theater.
5 years ago
SEPTA taking Girard Ave. trolley off the rails; 78 percent of fleet can’t pass inspection
The iconic trolley cars that have crisscrossed most Girard Avenue for nearly 15 years are going away for upwards of 18 months.
5 years ago
Philly public defenders move for union vote after management skips voluntary recognition
The union, which would represent about 200 lawyers, said it’s holding out hope for a new proposal from management — but it’s still filing for an NLRB election.
5 years ago
The new boss at PIDC wants to robot-proof the city’s economy
The economic development agency’s incoming chief has her eye on creating “family-sustaining” jobs in sectors less likely to fall prey to automation.
5 years ago
SEPTA unit chief promoted to top job amid FBI inquiry
The head of a SEPTA division that is currently the subject of a federal corruption probe has been promoted to one of the highest ranking positions in the transit agency.
5 years ago
Dozens of managers exit troubled SEPTA office in wake of FBI probe
At least 34 managers within SEPTA’s facility management unit have left the public transit agency in the wake of a federal investigation.
5 years ago
An ex-Philly cop is suing Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Amazon for a few seconds on screen
Former Officer Saqueta Williams appeared in “Free Meek” because she’s on the DA’s “Do Not Call” list.
5 years ago
Developer of Philly’s priciest condo to demolish and remake Rittenhouse landmark
The developer of the Laurel, Southern Land Company, will dismantle and painstakingly reconstruct a Rittenhouse landmark.
5 years ago
How Philly lost the war on litter, as told by legendary local ‘clean freak’ Frank DiCicco
Former City Councilmember Frank DiCicco led Philadelphia’s last major effort to restore neighborhood street sweeping back in the 2000s.
5 years ago
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