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Delaware Valley Man Describes Surreal ‘Shelter in Place’ Experience in Boston

Rob Axelrod, of Ambler, Pa., has been going to Boston for technology conferences for the last 14 years, and is thankful he was merely inconvenienced this time.

2013/04/19

(Cindy, right, and Unna, at the Philadelphia Zoo. Credit: Steve Tawa)

With Warmer Weather, Philadelphia Zoo’s Hippos Reintroduced to Outdoor Habitat

Hippopotamus expert and lead keeper Betsy Karkowski watched as the pair, Cindy and Unna, enjoyed their first dip in the outdoor pool.

2013/04/18

Plaintiff in Megabus Crash Civil Suit Wants New Jury After Mistrial

In the “punitive” portion of the trial, jurors could not answer the question of whether Megabus was “reckless.” Because of the deadlock, Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson granted a mistrial.

2013/04/16

(Kiki Bolender of the Design Advocacy Group testifies before the Pa. Gaming Control Board. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Design Group Says Wynn’s Casino Proposal Is Worst Among Philadelphia Applicants

“Only the green roof parking garage saves it from an F” in their report card on the applications, the group’s spokeswoman said.

2013/04/11

CEO Gary Cuddy pulls the wraps off a handsome new sign. (credit: Steve Tawa)

Beneficial Bank Moving Corporate Headquarters To Center City

“This magnificent building going forward will be renamed Beneficial Bank Place,” CEO Gary Cuddy said. “And will be our corporate headquarters, effective Valentine’s Day, 2014, which is also our 161st birthday.”

2013/04/11

Rendell, Nutter Say Sen. Toomey May Budge On Gun Control Legislation

“No reasonable person can object to universal background checks,” Rendell said outside Sen. Toomey’s Philadelphia office.

2013/04/09

(Dedication ceremonies are held at the Philadelphia Zoo's new transportation center, which includes a parking garage. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Zoo’s New Transportation Center and Parking Garage Is Dedicated

Zoo president Vikram Dewan said that will help ease the crunch of the zoo’s 1.2 million visitors each year.

2013/04/05

SEPTA Says Adding Train Station To Philadelphia Zoo Is A Logistical Nightmare

The Philadelphia Zoo is opening up a new parking garage on Friday, but it’s still hoping – down the road – to get a train stop there, as well.

2013/04/03

(Free Library of Philadelphia president Siobhan Reardon demonstrates how to download an e-book by using the QR reader on your smartphone. File photo by Steve Tawa)

Free Library Puts Its Digital Collection Within Arm’s Reach at a Septa Train Station

Septa commuters will be able to pass the time on trains this month with a good book, thanks to a “virtual” library.

2013/04/02

Former Philadelphia IRS Worker Sentenced For Stealing Her Landlord’s Identity

A former IRS worker at the Philadelphia Service Center who admitted to using her position to steal her former landlord’s identity appeared before a federal court judge Thursday for sentencing.

2013/03/28

Philadelphia’s AVI Architect Takes Heat At Budget Hearings

Philadelphia’s Chief Assessment Officer, Ritchie McKeithen, was on the hot seat Tuesday during the second day of budget hearings in City Council chambers.

2013/03/26

Philadelphia City Council members opened their annual budget hearings on Monday at City Hall. (credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia City Council Opens Annual Budget Hearings

Philadelphia City Council members have opened their annual budget hearings, listening to Mayor Michael Nutter’s top budget people describe the city’s ‘five year financial and strategic plan.’

2013/03/25

(Philadelphia Traffic Court. Credit: CBS3)

Bills To Shut Down Phila. Traffic Court Get Pa. House Committee Hearing

One bill would start the process of amending the state constitution to formally eliminate Traffic Court; another would abolish it in all but name only.

2013/03/22

Old school parking meters still get the job done in most Philadelphia neighborhoods. (credit: Steve Tawa)

PPA Plans To Keep Old School Meters In Most Philadelphia Neighborhoods

The Philadelphia Parking Authority, now four years into using on-street electronic kiosks in Center City and University City, has no immediate plans to extend them into neighborhoods.

2013/03/21