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Articles by Alexis Rene Ryan

Business

Northern Liberties: The Nuance Behind The Neighborhood

January 3, 2017 Alexis Rene Ryan 4

Someone walking down American Street through Northern Liberties would see many sleek, modern homes mixed with niche places to shop and eat. They might hear echoes of thumping and clanking from new construction and definitely [continue reading…]

Economy

Northern Liberties: Out With the Old, In With the New

January 3, 2017 Alexis Rene Ryan 0

Like other parts of the city, Northern Liberties’ housing market has rapidly expanded in recent years. It seems as if every other street is restricted by orange construction barricades. By the time the seasons change, [continue reading…]

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Northern Liberties: Tax Reform Plans Separate Trump, Clinton

November 6, 2016 Alexis Rene Ryan 0

As this unpredictable election season enters its final week, tax reform is easily overshadowed by the new scandal of the day. But without taxes, the government wouldn’t have the money to build a border wall [continue reading…]

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