Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.) celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s announcement to award Boeing and Leonardo, the parent company of AgustaWestland in Northeast Philadelphia, the contract to build as many as…
BY TONY WEST A fifth-generation resident of Frankford, Joe Hohenstein was born into an ethic of moral mission. His parents were staunch progressives with deep union roots – his father…
After the hottest, wettest summer in recent memory, we would be ready for autumn’s arrival regardless of what activities awaited our participation in the Cradle of Liberty. But, continuing a…
BY JOE SHAHEELI Where are today’s Pennsylvania voters? And are we getting them? That’s what both parties want to know as they head into a crucial statewide election, with…
City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) last week proposed an amendment to the Home Rule Charter that would establish a new class of City employees, called Public Safety…
Boyle Pushes Through Air Force Contract for N.E. Philadelphia
Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.) celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s announcement to award Boeing and Leonardo, the parent company of AgustaWestland in Northeast Philadelphia, the contract to build as…
In the 177th Legislative Dist., Hohenstein Means Service
BY TONY WEST A fifth-generation resident of Frankford, Joe Hohenstein was born into an ethic of moral mission. His parents were staunch progressives with deep union roots –…
GET UP FOR FALL: A Citywide Guide to This Season’s Fun
After the hottest, wettest summer in recent memory, we would be ready for autumn’s arrival regardless of what activities awaited our participation in the Cradle of Liberty. But,…
POLS ON THE STREETS: Ds, Rs – Who’s Recruiting in Pennsylvania?
BY JOE SHAHEELI Where are today’s Pennsylvania voters? And are we getting them? That’s what both parties want to know as they head into a crucial statewide…
Clarke: Bring Back Traffic Cops
City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) last week proposed an amendment to the Home Rule Charter that would establish a new class of City employees, called…
Columbus Day: The Italian Touch in America and Philadelphia
BY COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA As we approach the Columbus Day weekend, we are reminded of…
Understanding Bankruptcy, Oct. 4, 2018
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Foreclosure scary: Can bankruptcy save…
Bass: Regulate Recovery Houses
Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th Dist.) is kicking up a lively legislative agenda this new Council…
Councilwoman Bass Moves Suddenly to End Real-Estate Tax Abatement
REPORTED BY WHYY: planphilly.com/articles/2018/09/12/cindy-bass-proposes-eliminating-10-year-tax-abatement…
