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Articles by Andreas M Dienner

City Hall

Politics: Committee Of Seventy Works to Improve City Government

June 7, 2016 Andreas M Dienner 0

It is no secret that Philadelphia has been marred by political scandals and corruption throughout its storied past. From the Abscam sting to the controversies surrounding Mayor Street’s administration, from Vince Fumo’s conviction to current allegations against State Senator [continue reading…]

Business

Politics: Mayor Kenney Expands His Focus

June 1, 2016 Andreas M Dienner 1

When Jim Kenney was elected mayor in late 2015, it remained to be seen what direction he intended to take Philadelphia. After campaigning on education reform and job outlook improvement, voters were anxious to see [continue reading…]

Economy

North Philadelphia: After Transition, Duckrey Finds a Strong Leader

June 1, 2016 Andreas M Dienner 0

When the School District of Philadelphia proposed 37 school closings in 2013, Tanner Duckrey Elementary School was scheduled to close its doors to roughly 300 students. Duckrey’s fate changed when the School Reform Commission narrowed [continue reading…]

Business

Center City: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Focuses on Clean Communities

May 23, 2016 Andreas M Dienner 0

Michelle Feldman has been the executive director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful since early 2013. As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Philadelphia Beautiful is focused on cleaning and improving communities. The nonprofit organization, founded in [continue reading…]

Abandoned Property

Education: Five Schools Impacted By Budget Cuts

May 18, 2016 Andreas M Dienner 0

As education budget cuts have spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania, building closures present a way for school districts to quickly lower their costs. In Philadelphia, a large wave of closings occurred in 2013. During [continue reading…]

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