BY JOE SHAHEELI Margaret Tartaglione, who chaired Philadelphia City Commission, serving on it for 36 years, died on July 9 aged 86. With her passed an era of tumultuous changes…
BY JOE SHAHEELI Buoyed by a vibrant economy, the Republican-controlled General Assembly and Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf passed a budget on time, for once. It was easy to do in…
The bankruptcy declared by Hahnemann University Hospital’s owner sent shock waves through Philadelphia’s economic and political communities. The news was not unexpected. That the hospital, which has been a Philadelphia…
First came the physical crisis: the explosion and fire that devastated Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ iconic refinery at the mouth of the Schuylkill River. It was followed last week by an…
As the state budget continues on a remarkable glide path toward timely passage in Harrisburg – legislators in both chambers have agreed to the outline and Gov. Tom Wolf has…
POLS ON THE STREET: Marge Tartaglione, Pioneering Woman Leader, Passes
BY JOE SHAHEELI Margaret Tartaglione, who chaired Philadelphia City Commission, serving on it for 36 years, died on July 9 aged 86. With her passed an era of…
POLS ON THE STREET: Bipartisan Agreement in the ’Burg – Let’s Take off!
BY JOE SHAHEELI Buoyed by a vibrant economy, the Republican-controlled General Assembly and Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf passed a budget on time, for once. It was easy to…
Hahnemann’s Bankruptcy Spurs Fierce Reactions
The bankruptcy declared by Hahnemann University Hospital’s owner sent shock waves through Philadelphia’s economic and political communities. The news was not unexpected. That the hospital, which has been…
Leaders React in Shock to Refinery Closure
First came the physical crisis: the explosion and fire that devastated Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ iconic refinery at the mouth of the Schuylkill River. It was followed last week…
Pols on The Street: State Budget Lacks Minimum Wage Bump, Ed $
As the state budget continues on a remarkable glide path toward timely passage in Harrisburg – legislators in both chambers have agreed to the outline and Gov. Tom…
Governor, Mayor Slam Hahnemann Hospital’s Owner
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released a joint statement regarding Hahnemann…
Sheriff’s Office Recovers $60 Million in Delinquent Taxes
Sheriff Jewell Williams announced that in Fiscal Year 2019, the Sheriff’s Office collected $60.2M in…
Understanding Bankruptcy – Jul. 4, 2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Should I be worried about…
Wolf Vetoes Senate Bill, Saves Straight-Ticket Voting
Today, Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed SB 48. “Pennsylvania must secure its elections and provide real…
SEPTA’s South Philly Bus Depot Goes Sustainable
SEPTA’s Sustainability Program achieved a new milestone with the completion of a series of innovative…
