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Mayor Nutter Gives Council Preview Of Property Tax Assessments

One week from tomorrow, new property assessments for all Philadelphia homeowners get mailed out. In advance of that, the Nutter Administration on Wednesday briefed Council members on the numbers — at least some of them.

2013/02/07

Former Governor Ed Rendell and Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter remember Happy Fernandez as a tireless worker with a heart of gold. (credit: Mike Dougherty)

Hundreds Gather To Remember Happy Fernandez

Hundreds of people packed the Germantown Jewish Centre Sunday afternoon to celebrate the life of former Philadelphia city councilwoman Happy Fernandez.

2013/01/27

Former city councilwoman Happy Fernandez. (Credit: Moore College of Art Website)

Prominent Philadelphia Activist, Happy Fernandez, Dead At 74

A major figure in Philadelphia politics and education, has passed away.

2013/01/19

Experts: PTSD Growing Issue Among Veterans, Social Service Agencies

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered by returning war veterans is a growing issue facing both vets and the social service agencies that treat them.

2013/01/19

2012 Year In Review: Battle Between Nutter, City Council Over Property Taxes

The single biggest issue facing Mayor Nutter and City Council during 2012 involved a plan to overhaul Philadelphia’s property tax system.

2012/12/29

City Council Approves Bill For Digital Billboard Near Vine Street Expressway

City Council signed off on a bill allowing a digital billboard on the side of the old Electric Factory building at 7th and Callowhill Streets; opponents were livid.

2012/12/16

City Takes New Approach At Reining In Rogue Tow Truck Drivers

A new plan approved Tuesday in a city council committee would require tow truck operators to take a photograph showing a vehicle parked illegally on or off the street in order to tow it.

2012/12/05

Nominations For New PHA Board Submitted

Mayor Nutter and City Council are taking the first steps toward having the city re-gain control of the Philadelphia Housing Authority, which has been run by the feds for nearly two years.

2012/12/02

$12M Restored To Various Philadelphia Programs

This past week City Council restored more than $10 million in funding to programs that had been reduced or cut earlier, including money for the Department of Parks and Recreation.

2012/12/01

Stigall Show Log 11.28.12

Chris provides updates on the roller coaster blown out into the ocean in Seaside Heights by Hurricane Sandy and one of the stars of Two and A Half Men calling his show filth. He says he does not want his sons asking for dolls for Christmas and warns against the drama that could be caused from joining an office lottery pool. He also talks to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/11/28