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Feltonville: Philadelphia Election Officials Prepare for Nov. 5

October 24, 2019 Karly Matthews

On Election Day, many voters know about candidates and perhaps key issues. Probably far fewer voters, though, recognize the election officials who work 13 hours in a single day to ensure every eligible voter can

Center City

City Hall: City Council Week in Review for Oct. 14-18, 2019

October 23, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

City Council’s public health committee held a hearing concerning maternal mortality with possible legislation being introduced before the end of the year.  The Committee on Public Health and Human Services met Oct. 15, 2019, to

Mount Airy

Mount Airy: Delayed Bridge Construction Means Continued Stress for Commuters and Residents

October 23, 2019 Ariana Dos Santos

The construction of the Allens Lane Bridge, on the corner of West Allens Lane and Cresheim Road, is an ongoing project affecting the residents of West Mount Airy. Replacing the bridge has been more complicated

Environment

Environment: Philadelphia Fights Back Against Spotted Lanternfly

October 22, 2019 Kimberly Burton

Spotted lanternflies are seemingly taking over Pennsylvania one county at a time, and they descended upon Philadelphia residents this fall. Experts have many tips for the public on how to control and minimize damage from

Center City

City Hall: Council Highlights from Oct. 17, 2019

October 21, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

Several bills aimed at lowering the tax burden for parents and grandparents who are the primary caregivers for children were introduced at Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting on Oct. 17, 2019. Taubenberger’s Tax Cuts Councilmember

Center City

Center City: Washing the Feet of Philadelphia’s Vulnerable Residents

October 21, 2019 Claire Wolters

Through warm foot baths, healing ointments, and cordial conversation, Best Foot Forward Philly doesn’t just care about people’s feet, but about their personal journeys as well.

Overbrook

Wynnefield and Overbrook: Residents Learn About Voting Machines Ahead of Election

October 18, 2019 Taylor Horn

Community members lined up to test out new voting machines during a series of free demonstrations held in the Overbrook and Wynnefield neighborhoods between Sept. 12 and Oct. 4, 2019. The voting machine change comes

Business

Northeast: Residents Look to City For Answers About Budd Site Development

October 16, 2019 Kelly Brennan

Shannon Lindsay lives in Island Green Estates, a subdivision off Red Lion Road in Bustleton that borders the now closed Island Green Country Club. When she and her husband purchased their home, they expected a

Center City

City Hall: Student Debt Tax-Refund Bill Held In Committee

October 15, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Oct. 8, 2019 Finance Committee meeting of Philadelphia City Council was punctuated by lively debate regarding Councilman David Oh’s student debt tax credit bill. Because the bill was not advanced by committee, it will

Center City

City Hall: Special Committee on Poverty Meets, Sets Goals

October 15, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn

The Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention’s inaugural meeting set significant goals for poverty reduction. The committee was established in response to the Narrowing the Gap report, which was released last

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