Ryan Briggs
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Chinatown welcomes ‘a new building and a new day’ with the Crane
The new community center at the Crane comes after years of fighting for recreational space in Chinatown.
5 years ago
Philly’s Equal Justice Center: More delays, less public space
A social impact development project planned for Philadelphia’s Chinatown is moving forward with a new design and timeline.
5 years ago
Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?
From twitchy touchscreens to tiny fonts, the city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most voters found them easy to use.
5 years ago
Council passes overhaul for Philly’s troubled public land sale process
New City Council legislation will change the way Philadelphia sells off thousands of publicly owned properties, crack down on land-flipping and cronyism.
5 years ago
Philly steps up fight against deed fraud with new tools
The City of Philadelphia has unveiled a new online tool that aims to combat deed theft, a growing problem in a city with thousands of vacant or neglected properties.
5 years ago
Brothers indicted in Old City arson stole wages, lawsuit alleges
Years before federal authorities charged Imad and Bahaa Dawara with torching their Old City business, former employees say the pair stole their wages.
5 years ago
West Philly blaze linked to auto shop that failed fire inspections two weeks ago
An auto shop that erupted in a dramatic three-alarm blaze in West Philly was cited for serious fire code violations by the city two weeks ago.
5 years ago
Feds: Brothers who owned Old City businesses set 2018 fire that shut down neighborhood
Two Old City business owners intentionally set the massive 2018 fire that shut down the 200 block of Chestnut Street, federal authorities charged.
5 years ago
Philly councilmember pushing to spread out marijuana dispensaries
Councilmember Mark Squilla is pushing to ensure marijuana dispensaries are at least 500 feet from each other.
5 years ago
Philly judge tosses conviction after testifying officer’s Facebook post flagged in database
A defendant convicted in a drug dealing case will receive a new trial in part because of a comment made on Facebook by a Philadelphia police officer who testified against him.
5 years ago
Philly taxpayers spent $75,000 on Kenyatta Johnson’s lawyer in federal probe
The city’s Law Department confirmed that it has retained outside lawyers to provide “legal services” to Councilman Kenyatta Johnson related to “an ongoing investigation."
5 years ago
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson is under federal investigation
The city’s Law Department confirmed that it has retained outside lawyers to provide unspecified “legal services” to Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.
5 years ago