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“Lotgate” Czar Ed Covington Reportedly Out at City Hall
Ed Covington, who’s headed the city’s Redevelopment Authority (RDA) since 2010, is reportedly out at City Hall. It’s unclear if he stepped down, was fired, […]
No “Philly Shrug” at City Hall Protest of Josey Verdict
Freshman Daily News columnist Helen Ubinas coined a phrase last month: The Philly Shrug. “Litter? Disgraceful! But – shrug – whadya-gonna-do?” That sort of thing. […]
Study: Paid Sick Days Would Reduce Philly Health Costs
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research has released a new study intended to encourage City Council’s adoption of a law mandating six leave for local […]
What Would Happen if Men Started Apologizing Like Women?
The most recent issue of Marie Claire magazine featured an interview with Anastasia Danias, the president of the NFL. She talked about gender differences in […]
Maybe Those AVI Adjustments Weren’t So Upsetting, After All?
CBS Philly reports that the new property assessments haven’t generated as many complaints as they expected. “Assistant Administrator Marisa Waxman says from the 15th, when […]
Philly Police Made $64 Million in Overtime Pay Last Year
NBC 10 reports that City Controller Alan Butkovitz has found that Philly Police spent $64 million on overtime pay last year—up from $7 million the […]
Video: City Council Sings, Dances, Puts on a Talent Show
The City Council put on a talent show last night. Which makes this the sort of blog post that practically demands snarkiness. Options include: A., […]
Would You Move Out of Your Philly Apt. if Your Landlord Raised Your Rent by $100/Month?
“No one is going to move for $30 more a month,” a local realtor told the Inquirer today. Raise rent by $100 a month, though? […]
Angry Residents Jamming Up City Hall’s Phone Lines With AVI Complaints
If you feel your new 2014 property tax assessment is unfair, you can watch this helpful video and mail in an appeals form by March […]
WATCH: How To Appeal Your Home’s New Tax Valuation
The City of Philadelphia says: If you think the new assessed value of your property is incorrect, you can request a first-level, informal review by […]
John McDaniel Pleads Guilty. Is He Cooperating?
NewsWorks reports: “The former campaign treasurer for a Philadelphia city councilwoman has pleaded guilty in federal court. He had already been fired from his day job […]
Senate Votes to Eliminate Philly Traffic Court
Harrisburg pols often like to take things away from Philadelphia, all in the name of reducing “waste,” “fraud,” and you know, “spending.” This time, they […]
Fairmount Park Conservancy the Latest Victim of William Penn Foundation Grant Suspensions
Last night, City Paper reported that the $2 billion William Penn Foundation would be suspending grants to city-related agencies indefinitely. The report identified a funding […]
William Penn Foundation Suspends Grants to City Agencies
The William Penn Foundation, the powerful grant-making foundation, has suspended new grants to city agencies while it faces a complaint before the Philadelphia Board of […]
Blondell Reynolds Brown Says She’s Not Going Anywhere
Brushing aside allegations that she used campaign funds for personal reasons, as well as the federal charges being levied against her former campaign manager, Blondell […]