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Interview: Matthew Wolfe’s Uphill Battle for City Council
Matt Wolfe, a Philadelphia attorney and Republican, on Thursday announced his candidacy for the City Council seat recently vacated by Bill Green. He has almost […]
The One Question That Really Matters About the Proposed PGW Sale
Mayor Michael Nutter’s proposal to sell the city-owned Philadelphia Gas Works to a Connecticut utility holding company for nearly $1.9 billion goes before a skeptical […]
Councilman Proposes Extending Anti-Gentrification Tax Break
NewsWorks reports that Councilman Kenyatta Johnson is proposing to extend the LOOP program, a tax break for longtime owners of houses in areas of Philly […]
City to Turn N. 3rd Street into ‘N3RD Street’
Never doubt it: If they put their minds to it, develop a plan, and work really hard, a bunch of dorks can get new street […]
Ed Neilson Is Probably Your Newest City Council Member
It won’t become official until A) ward leaders nominate him and B) a May 20 special election puts the final touches on it, but it […]
PGW’s Union Employees Oppose Sale
NewsWorks reports that the union which represents PGW’s employees will oppose selling the gas utility to a private owner.
Can Philly Afford its Fight Against Gentrification?
One of the cruel things about gentrification is that it can be like wanting someone who doesn’t want you back. Those who face the impact […]
Council Takes on Marijuana, E-Cigarettes Next Week
There’s an old conservative joke that liberals will outlaw cigarette smoking about the same time the legalize marijuana. In Philadelphia, that joke will become almost […]
L&I Cannot Count High Enough to Tally How Many Buildings Have Collapsed in Philadelphia
Fun story in today’s Daily News from William Bender: The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections literally has no idea how many buildings have collapsed […]
Connecticut Firm Reportedly Wins PGW Sale
The Daily News reports that a winning bidder has been selected in the sale of Philadelphia Gas Works by the city.
PGW Sale Could Make Philly An Energy Hub
Michael Krancer, Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Environmental Protection, writes at Forbes that the city’s sale of PGW could transform Philadelphia into an “energy hub” in […]
Is There a Solution to the Philly Taxi Problem?
Two things that were apparent during a Tuesday committee hearing at City Hall: First, there’s just not a lot of love for the Philly taxi […]
Interview: Should Philly Welcome or Deport Undocumented Immigrants?
Nicole Kligerman is a community organizer for the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, a coalition of faith-based organizations that welcome and work with immigrants to […]
Council Overrides Mayor on “Resign to Run” Repeal
The Daily News reports: “City Council overrode a veto from Mayor Nutter yesterday that clears the way for an elected official to seek another public […]
Is Sam Katz Running for Mayor Again?
Former Republican mayoral candidate Sam Katz loves to tell the story about when a reporter asked him if the rumors are true that he still […]