…is compounded. But with paperless electronic transfer company Neat Co. recently making headlines for its decision to move its 52 employees from West Philadelphia’s University City Science Center to a… [continue reading…]
…is Philadelphia’s lack of a recent big, successful tech company. While older companies such as Half.com and CDNOW put Philadelphia on the map somewhat in the past, there is currently… [continue reading…]
…given situation would have a little more consideration when a new zoning situation comes up,” Wharton said. “Have the people who want to put in any given business come to… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/23120859] As one of his last acts as governor, the former prosecutor Ed Rendell commuted the life sentences of three men–one more than he had commuted during his entire eight… [continue reading…]
…property from a company called Landvest, which was run by a now-infamous local real estate investor named Robert N. Coyle, Sr. “At first he was good,” Valerio said. “We thought… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/23163599] When locals talk about Manayunk, images of fumbling beer bottles and intoxicated college students often come to mind. But a handful of beer connoisseurs at Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant… [continue reading…]
The Thomas Sparks-John Bishop house is located at 946 S.Front St. and 948 S. Front St. Imagine Queen Village as it was in the early 1800s—a growing community located right… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/23155840] About 75 people gathered at Second Baptist Church in Germantown on Sunday afternoon to attend a debate between candidates running for the Philadelphia City Council in the 8th district…. [continue reading…]
…the Schuylkill River—is a site for contentious debate. Since its official inception in 1889, Venice Island has challenged a community determined to reform it. Residents have complained about major flooding… [continue reading…]
…PCC’s community partners–along with his organization. And though Stephens foreshadowed the difficulties ahead for Trainor and the PCC when it comes to demolition, he is still on board with the… [continue reading…]
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