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Nutter Seeks To Reassure Area’s Business Leaders On Philadelphia’s Future

Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter outlined some of his priorities for the upcoming year before more than 1,400 business leaders in an address to the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

2013/02/26

(Jonathan Josey outside the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia, after being found not guilty of assault. Credit: Tony Hanson)

Former Philadelphia Cop Found Not Guilty Of Assaulting Woman After Puerto Rican Day Parade

Judge Patrick Dugan today ruled that Jonathan Josey was not guilty of simple assault when he struck Aida Guzman in the face.

2013/02/26

(Ben Affleck directed and starred in "Argo.")

From Philadelphia, and Temple University, to Oscar-Winning Film Editor

If you check the Hollywood A-list for film editors, William Goldenberg’s name comes up quite often. He won the Oscar for editing the film “Argo.”

2013/02/25

Ethics Board Ruling Clarifies City’s Lobbying Law For William Penn Foundation

The Philadelphia Ethics Board says the William Penn Foundation did not violate city lobbying regulations when it was approached by the city for initiatives the city was supporting.

2013/02/24

(Former PHA head Carl Greene, in file photo)

Tentative Agreement To Settle Federal Lawsuit By Former PHA Head Against Agency

The nasty legal fight between fired Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Director Carl Greene and the agency is over. They’re settling out of court, and will present it to a judge on Monday.

2013/02/22

(Workers dig in front of the James and Ann Whitall House, built in 1748. Credit: Steve Tawa)

As a South Jersey Tourism Site Is Modernized, Historic Artifacts Unearthed

The process of installing a wheelchair ramp out front of the 18th century Whithall House Museum in Red Bank Battlefield Park unearthed some ancient and not-so-ancient artifacts.

2013/02/22

(The "Symphony in C" orchestra performs with pianists Amanda Liu and Cassandra Sollito. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Teen Pianist Competition Winners Perform With ‘Symphony in C’ Orchestra

The appreciative audience of schoolkids at the Scottish Rite Auditorium listened as the orchestra played Camille Saint-Saen’s “Carnival of the Animals,” with two pianos.

2013/02/21

(Kimmel Center CEO Anne Ewers, at lectern, announces the theme of this year's PIFA. Credit: Steve Tawa)

2013 Philly Arts Fest Will Be Smaller, Slightly Longer Than 2011′s

Kimmel Center president and chief executive Anne Ewers says the theme this year is, “If you had a time machine, where would you go?”

2013/02/19

The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul is honored with a Silver and Bronze Telly Award. (credit: Steve Tawa)

Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul Honored With Two Telly Awards For Travel And Tourism

One of Philadelphia’s spiritual and historic institutions, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, has won two ‘Telly Awards.’

2013/02/18

(Harry and Sheila are married by Judge Jeffrey Minehart. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Valentine’s Tradition: Couples Tie the Knot at Reading Terminal Market

Judge Jeffrey Minehart took over Valentine’s Day marriage duties from Judge Bernard Goodheart in 2005.

2013/02/14

Six Groups Make Pitch For Second Casino License In Philadelphia

The six applicants who are in a spirited competition for a second casino license to be issued in Philadelphia all made their presentations during an all-day hearing on Tuesday before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

2013/02/12

(US Rep. Bob Brady, who brokered a plan to salvage the Philadelphia bike race, is joined by some of the principles in the deal. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Revamped Philadelphia Bicycle Race Will Be Shorter, More Compact Event

The new race, called the Philly Cycling Classic, will have a shorter course that will be more concentrated in Manayunk, Roxborough, and East Falls.

2013/02/07

(Richard McDonough, left, of "America Responds With Love" runs down his group's gift of 30,000 flower bulbs to Upper Merion Township. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Upper Merion Twp. Gets Gift of 30,000 Flower Bulbs For Its 300th Anniversary

Richard McDonough, of the Valley Forge-based nonprofit “America Responds With Love” (far left), says they will be planting seven varieties of bulbs, which will not only bloom this spring but return year after year.

2013/02/05