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Stigall Show Log 4.26.13

Chris reviews the Phillie’s third straight loss to the Pirates and the Eagles selection of Lane Johnson in the first round of the NFL Draft. He also discusses the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and the chances that Kermit Gosnell could be acquitted. He talks to Ray Didinger from CSN Philly, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, and Lesley Van Arsdall from CBS 3.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2013/04/26

(Councilwoman Marian Tasco. File photo by Dennis Edward)

Tasco Accuses Nutter Of Deliberately Delaying Playground Renovation

A veteran city council member is accusing Mayor Nutter of holding up the renovation of a playground in her district to “punish” her for her stance on the mayor’s plan to sell PGW.

2013/03/28

20 Homes In Hunting Park Evacuated Due To Reported Gas Leak

Nearly two dozen homes have been evacuated in the Hunting Park section due to a reported gas leak.

2013/02/14

Residents Return Home, Service Restored After Gas Leak At SEPTA Station

A gas leak along SEPTA’s Broad Street line Wednesday impacted travel for morning commuters and prompted temporary neighborhood evacuations.

2013/02/06

Underground Fire Forces Evacuation Of Center City Apartment High-Rise

A Center City apartment building was evacuated early Wednesday morning after it filled with smoke from an underground electrical fire.

2013/01/02

City’s Effort To Sell Off PGW Gets Tangled In Purse Strings Battle

Councilwoman Marian Tasco, who chairs the Philadelphia Gas Commission, doesn’t believe that PGW ratepayers should foot the bill for the privatization effort.

2012/12/11

Philadelphia Gas Works

Craig White stopped by with more information on a new program offered by Philadelphia Gas Works.

2012/12/05

(credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Many Area Families Grappling With Energy Insecurity As Cold Weather Arrives

As the temperature drops, public health officials say many families face a stark choice. Should they heat…or eat?

2012/11/25

The aftermath of a natural gas blast in Tacony in January, 2011. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

PUC, PGW Reach Tentative Settlement On Deadly Tacony Gas Explosion

The Public Utility Commission’s enforcement staff and PGW have reached a tentative $500,000 settlement on alleged violations stemming from a deadly gas explosion in the city’s Tacony section in January 2011.

2012/11/16

(Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter gives an update on the city's preparation for Hurricane Sandy at a press conference on Sunday.)

Mayor Nutter Orders City Government Shutdown, Warns Residents To Be Ready For Sandy

As Hurricane Sandy approaches, the city of Philadelphia is closing government offices, court houses, mass transit and public and Archdiocesan schools on Monday. And Mayor Michael Nutter continues to urge residents to be ready.

2012/10/28

Two Philadelphia Police Officers Arrested

Two Philadelphia police officers have been arrested and charged with Theft of Services from three Philadelphia utility companies.

2012/09/11

PGW Increasing Natural Gas Rates

Philadelphia Gas Works is increasing the rate it charges its customers for the next three months, because of natural gas market conditions.

2012/09/05

Pa. State Rep. Hosting ‘Treasure Hunt’ For Unclaimed Property

Representative Ed Neilson is encouraging folks, especially those who live in the Far Northeast, to stop by his district office at 3256 Red Lion Road to see if they have money for them just waiting to get picked up.

2012/08/20