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Drivers from these gentrifying Philly neighborhoods get the most parking tickets
PPA data indicates that not all drivers are created equal: Residents from five gentrifying ZIP codes near Center City receive tickets at a higher rate than anyone else.
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Listen 2:57Philly names 6 neighborhoods for street cleaning experiment
Philadelphia will launch a new street cleaning effort in six areas now battling extreme amounts of litter. The new brooms will officially roll out Tuesday.
6 years ago
Most Philly Council candidates oppose the 10-year tax abatement
Philadelphia’s tax break for new construction has become a rallying cry among the 46 City Council candidates that will be on the primary ballot in May.
6 years ago
Northeast Philly, suburbs become poorer as inner city gentrifies
Philadelphia’s inner core is gaining wealthy residents while suburban areas are confronting a rise in poverty, according to a new report.
6 years ago
A historic haven for black Philadelphians slated for demolition
A string of buildings that once housed one of the city’s first social service providers for black Philadelphians are set to meet the wrecking ball.
6 years ago
New and longtime Philadelphians and returning citizens line up for city’s new municipal ID
Dozens of people waited in a line at City Hall on Thursday after Mayor Jim Kenney launched the long-awaited local government ID program.
6 years ago
Listen 1:46Jannie Blackwell helped a developer get city land. Now he’s hosting a fundraiser for her.
West Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell directed public land to be sold at below-market prices to developer Rick Young. Now he’s hosting a fundraiser for her.
6 years ago
An end to sweetheart deals? Kenney orders competitive city land sales
The new sale policies call for the sale of most property to be publicly advertised for at least 30 days.
6 years ago
Krasner: 'Mass supervision' is the 'evil twin' of mass incarceration
Krasner says this latest effort to change the criminal justice system will end what he calls “mass supervision” — the “evil twin” of mass incarceration.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Council introduces bill to phase out soda tax
A bill introduced by City Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez at a City Council meeting on Thursday would gradually phase out a portion of the tax on sweetened beverages.
6 years ago
Philly’s Parkway Corp. seeks $5 million grant for Center City office tower
Parkway is cashing in on its Center City holdings — converting asphalt expenses into downtown office and condo towers with desirable addresses.
6 years ago
Pa. state Sen. Williams, former controller Butkovitz challenge Philly Mayor Kenney
Two Democrats are challenging Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s bid for a second term.
6 years ago