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Philadelphia Councilman Introduces Bill To Withdraw City’s Deposits From Major Bank
A city councilman thinks the city should yank hundreds of millions of dollars in deposits from Well Fargo, unless bank officials come in and explain their role in deals that cost the city and school district millions.
Top Upcoming Themed Pub Crawls In Philadelphia
Themed pub crawls in Philadelphia have become a popular way to enjoy drinks, food, companionship and explore a favorite interest.
Nutter Expected To Veto Paid Sick Leave Bill
The prime sponsor of mandatory sick leave, Councilman Bill Greenlee, is one vote short of the twelve votes he would need to override the expected veto from Mayor Nutter: “I’m still working on making sure we have the twelve votes.”
Tasco Grills Nutter’s Chief Of Staff Over Rec Center Renovation Delay
A city councilwoman’s anger over delays in renovations to a rec center in her district boiled over Tuesday at a budget hearing.
Slight Cool Down Between Nutter, Unions Day After Scuttled Budget Address
For Mayor Nutter and the two non-uniformed city worker unions, the day after Nutter’s scuttled budget address saw only a slight cooling-down of the rhetoric.
Protesters Take To The Streets During Mayor Nutter’s Budget Address
Hundreds of union city workers rallied outside of city hall as Mayor Nutter finished his budget address.
Nutter Prepared for Union Jeers When He Delivers New Budget
The city’s two non-uniformed unions, District Councils 33 and 47, will be there in full force at the budget speech Thursday to voice their displeasure with the long-stalled contract talks.
Plans For 243rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Announced At City Hall
Nearly everyone gathered for the announcement was wearing green, including the dancers who regaled the attendees.
Nutter Wants To Hear About Election Day Voting Troubles
Philadelphia residents who had problems voting in last November’s presidential election are being asked to come to City Hall this evening and tell their tale.
Katz Thinks AVI Could Send Young Families Packing For The Burbs
Katz voiced concern that sticker shock could be in store for young families who bought in to gentrifying neighborhoods. “And if en masse large numbers of them put ‘For Sale’ signs out, it’s going to drive the value of housing down,” Katz said.
Controversial City Agency Gets Name Change
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, said Shakespeare, and that may be true at Philadelphia City Hall, where an old acronym for a city agency is getting replaced with a new one.
Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire Nowhere To Be Found In Philadelphia Food Carts
Food carts roasting chestnuts…It’s a tradition of sorts in the Big Apple, but not so in Philadelphia.
Nutter Holds Closed Door Meeting On Property Tax Values In Philadelphia
Sources tell KYW Newsradio that at the meeting, the total value of all city properties was put at just under $100-billion.
Parents Who Lost A Child During Violent Acts Keep Their Memories Alive Through Art
Families of young victims of senseless violence get a portrait of their lost loved one, painted by a volunteer artist.
Winter Woolies Fill City Council’s Caucus Room After Annual ‘Warmth In Winter’
City Council’s Caucus Room was awash in winter woolies this week. For the 13th straight year, volunteers brought in knitted hats, scarves, and mittens for children in need.
