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Amateur Sports

Kensington: Members of the Team Look Toward Their Futures

February 16, 2013 0

The Kensington Tigers ended their 2012 season with a matchup against Northeast High School in the blistering cold of a nor’easter. While the game ended in a loss and left the Tiger’s without a win [continue reading…]

Education

Axis Philly: Local Resident and Real Estate Agent is Concerned About Proposed Tax Rates

February 6, 2013 1

Sandy Kauffman and her husband left Radnor and bought their Graduate Hospital home in October 2008. They paid $260,000 and received 10-year tax abatement for construction. Their property tax is under $2,000 annually. “I get [continue reading…]

Education

Axis Philly: Two Local State Reps Back Nutter’s Tax Plan

February 1, 2013 0

Two state representatives from Philadelphia have backed the mayor’s plan to tax commercial and residential properties at different rates despite constitutional prohibitions against such a plan. “We should not be taxing commercial properties the same [continue reading…]

Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill: Community Development from The Enterprise Center

February 18, 2011 0

The Enterprise Center in Walnut Hill is known for its neighborhood initiatives for community improvement and youth services. Brian Mallon, associate for community empowerment at TEC, shared his firsthand experiences with the programs. A member [continue reading…]

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