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Amateur Sports

North Philadelphia: Owls Look to Boost Football Program

March 12, 2014  0

If all goes according to plan, five years from now Temple University will have its own football stadium and a team ranked in the Top 25 nationally that competes regularly in the popular and lucrative […]

Economy

Axis Philly: Penn Alexander Affects Catchment Residents

May 3, 2013  0

https://vimeo.com/65184435] Since Penn Alexander School opened its doors in 2001, it has consistently ranked as one of the top public schools in the city. The independent organization GreatPhillySchools.org – a collaborative effort including nonprofit organizations […]

Featured Stories

Axis Philly: University City Landlord Endorses Gradual Tax Increases

April 26, 2013  0

One possibility that City Council is considering is the gradual application of the property tax reassessments throughout the course of three years. A bill proposed by Councilman Mark Squilla of the 1st District would do […]

Economy

Axis Philly: Candidates for City Controller Talked About AVI

April 10, 2013  0

The primary election for the city’s chief financial auditor is May 21. There are two candidates on the forefront of AVI. Incumbent Alan Butkowtiz said his office believes that there are more errors with property […]

University City

Axis Philly: University City Homeowners Reflect on Politics of Relief Measures

April 9, 2013  1

Residents of University City discuss their projected tax increases and how it will affect their political positions. […]

Economy

Axis Philly: Mayor Nutter Proposed Tax Relief for Businesses

April 4, 2013  0

Mayor Nutter’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2014 included $10 million in relief for small businesses that experience an increase in property taxes under AVI. The relief measure will be aimed solely at property taxes, […]

Social Issues

Axis Philly: AVI Impact Uncertain, but Likely Minimal, on University City District

March 22, 2013  0

University City is projected to see some of the most dramatic property tax increases in the city under Actual Value Initiative. For the University City District, it isn’t exactly clear what the overall effects of […]

Property

Axis Philly: Are Tax Exemptions and Abatements Beneficial?

February 28, 2013  0

https://vimeo.com/60753734] Many people are concerned about the re-evaluation of all 579,000 properties in Philadelphia, including those that are tax exempt, with some questioning whether the benefits of nonprofit tax exemptions and residential tax abatements outweigh […]

Housing

Axis Philly: Penn Student Says AVI May Affect Housing Choices

February 24, 2013  0

When Charles Burke, a junior architecture major at Penn University, first heard about the Actual Value Initiative – the reassessment of every property in the city of Philadelphia done with the intention of rooting the […]

Economy

Axis Philly: Penntrification Caused Demographic Shifts, Impact of Real Estate Taxes Still Questionable

February 12, 2013  0

Expansion has been occurring around the University City District into other neighborhoods, such as West Powelton. How AVI will affect this expansion remains unclear. […]

Recent Posts

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    February 17, 2021 Jesse Bunch 0
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    January 22, 2021 Magdalena Mercy Becker 0
  • COVID-19: New Jersey Restaurant Staff Reacts to Changing Pandemic Restrictions
    January 13, 2021 Ashley Elizabeth Mir 0
  • Transportation: Petition Calls on SEPTA to Restore Service to Regional Rail Lines
    January 11, 2021 Rachel Mae McQuiston 0
  • COVID-19: Coping With the Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health
    January 8, 2021 Susan A Thomas 0
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