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(A vacant lot in Old City, left, where owner Jeffrey Brown wants to build a high-rise that exceeds Old City height rules. File photo by John McDevitt)

Phila. Lawmakers Move Old City Zoning Changes Forward

A City Council committee has agreed to relax zoning restrictions in a portion of Old City near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

2013/05/14

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.

2013/05/12

City Council Asks OPA To Release AVI Formulas

City Council members are inching closer to getting the nitty-gritty on how the Nutter Administration came up with new assessments for every property in the city.

2013/04/24

Stigall Show Log 4/22/13

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, Chris talks to Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the media reaction, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach about Mirandizing the surviving suspect, and Frank Gaffney from the Center for security policy about the bombings impact on the immigration debate. He also talks with Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about Eric Kratz’ big night against the Cardinals and Roy Halladay’s recovery from his slow start.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2013/04/22

Michael Nutter (file photo by Mike Dunn)

Nutter Vetoes Earned Sick Leave Legislation

Council’s attempt to override the veto will not come until next week, if at all.

2013/04/04

(Philadelphia councilman Jim Kenney and fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers during an exchange in City Council over a PFD plan to transfer about 20 percent of its firefighters. Photos from City of Phila. TV)

Philadelphia Firefighters Union Hopes To Halt Plans To Transfer Senior Firefighters

The Philadelphia firefighters union heads to court Friday asking a judge to stop the Nutter Administration from imposing transfers of senior firefighters in the new year.

2012/12/14

Councilman Kenney To Introduce Bill Extending Benefits For Same Sex Couples

“We want to just level the playing field so that in all city documents, in all city applications, in all city benefits that the city offers everyone else, then everyone should be able to partake in them,” Kenney said.

2012/11/29

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Defends Plan to Transfer Senior Firefighters

Firefighters opposed to the plan packed Council chambers today as councilmembers Jim Kenney, Bobby Henon, and Mark Squilla questioned Commissioner Ayers firsthand about the transfer policy.

2012/11/27

Councilman To Hold Hearing On Controversial Plan To Move Senior Firefighters

“A lot of our constituents have been used to the firefighters in their area, and they feel comfortable that they know where they’re going. And they’re fearful if they implement this policy, it may cause danger to the community,” Councilman Mark Squilla said.

2012/11/15

(Joe Syrnick of the Schuylkill River Development Corporation testifies in favor of compromise that would limit development along the city's riverbanks. Photo from City of Phila. TV)

Philadelphia Council Committee Approves Compromise Bill on Riverbank Development

Joe Syrnick of the Schuylkill River Development Corporation said the final legislation should satisfy both environmentalists and developers.

2012/11/14

Philadelphia Councilman Has Another Idea To Rein In Rogue Tow Truck Drivers

“What we’re going to suggest now is that we don’t require the ticket. The tower will have to provide photographic evidence and hold it for 60 days,” Jim Kenney said.

2012/09/20

Officer Moses Walker, Jr. (Credit: Philadelphia Police)

Update: Nutter Administration Will Pay For Officer Walker’s Funeral

Officer Walker was technically off his shift at the time of his death on August 18th, but spokesman Mark McDonald says a nearly-three week review of the circumstances led to the determination that Walker was nonetheless on duty.

2012/09/06

Stigall Show Log 8.7.12

Chris talks to Gregg Trautmann, a New Jersey lawyer challenging a law requiring teen drivers to place decals on their license plates and to Former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu on his support for Mitt Romney.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/08/07

Stigall Show Log 7.30.12

Chris discusses the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, Newsweek calling Mitt Romney a wimp and he re-visits Friday’s interview with City Councilman Jim Kenney. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manager one day ahead of the trading deadline.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/07/30

Stigall Show Log 7.27.12

Chris talks to Senator Pat Toomey on the Senate vote to extend some of the Bush Tax Cuts, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3′s Beasley Reece on the opening of the Olympics and Michael Vick sell his new line of clothes, and to City Councilman Jim Kenney on his proposed resolution to condemn Chick-Fil-A.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/07/27