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A Scorned Philadelphia Tax Headed For A Name Change
City Council's finance committee has approved a name change for the tax business owners love to hate -- Philadelphia's "Business Privilege Tax."
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City Council's finance committee has approved a name change for the tax business owners love to hate -- Philadelphia's "Business Privilege Tax."
City and social service agency officials are imploring the public to take a more proactive role in reporting child abuse and neglect.
But the late penalties themselves will go up slightly once the grace period has expired.
Think of the most important areas of public life: housing, transportation, education, tourism, budgeting. In Philadelphia, there is no direct, exclusive local control of any of these.
The City of Philadelphia's finances are so bleak these days that when a very slight budget surplus appears, officials call a news conference to crow about it.
More than 40,000 votes were cast, with Philadelphia dominating in one major category.
With Philadelphia's jobless rate in double digits, a City Council committee has okayed significant changes to the city's business tax structure -- and Mayor Nutter is on board as well.
Philadelphia and Montgomery County officials met for a ceremonial handshake today on the long-closed rail bridge in Manayunk to launch plans for a pedestrian-and-bike trail running between Lower Merion and Manayunk.
An attorney for the ACLU of Philadelphia says the city violated the First Amendment when it turned down the ad, citing its subject matter.
The vote came despite objections from the ACLU, which called the bill unconstitutional.
"After the reductions that we've already taken, it gets more challenging and more challenging to find additional ways to take corrective action," city finance director Rob Dubow tells KYW Newsradio.
A final decision will come in a week or so, after September tax revenue figures come in.
City Council two weeks ago overrode a veto by the mayor and gave final approval to a series of changes to DROP. The union representing city blue-collar workers says changes must be negotiated.
The senior citizen advocacy group "AARP" and the Mayor's Commission on Aging are surveying various Philadelphia intersections to determine how safe they are for the city's 50+ population.
It was originally supposed to go into effect last July, but has yet to be implemented as city officials try to make adjustments to it.
Mayor Michael Nutter is sounding a warning cry that the city's economy is again slowing, thanks mainly to higher unemployment.
The first year of the "Graduation Coach Campaign" saw 1,500 volunteers tutor city teens on how to succeed in high school and college. They are hoping to match that level this year.
Green jobs like weatherization represent only a small sector of the economy, but local officials see as an area of growth for the future.
The Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster, located at the former Navy Yard in South Philadelphia, is receiving $130 million to come up with ways to cut in half the energy used by buildings.
The City of Philadelphia will most likely renew its contract with the federal Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") following a positive review of the contract.
While looking ahead, the mayor also checked the rearview mirror, looking at midyear crime statistics comparing 2011 to the previous four years.
Nutter says current estimates are that the city will receive seven inches of rainfall from Irene over the weekend, coupled with high winds.
One man was left wounded in the latest incident; he was listed in stable condition.
Fran Burns, the commissioner of Licenses and Inspections, says there are complex regulations in the city's construction code regarding potential earthquakes.
The city's pension board held an hourlong meeting this morning, during which the members decided to cash out $50 million worth of public equities. Some board members had urged converting even more of the fund's public holdings -- perhaps another $50 million -- to cash.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
A red county for more than 100 years, Delaware County started turning blue in the 1990s and 2000s as the demographics changed, according to Swarthmore College political science associate professor Ben Berger.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
Have you seen lime green posts calling Kamala Harris "brat" on social media? Here's what it all means.
The program run by the nonprofit, On Chite For The People, shows young people between the ages of 13 and 22 skills on how to fix and maintain a car.
A red county for more than 100 years, Delaware County started turning blue in the 1990s and 2000s as the demographics changed, according to Swarthmore College political science associate professor Ben Berger.
Pennsylvania is once again expected to be a critical battleground state in the race for the White House.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.
Despite New Jersey expressing interest in the Sixers building their new arena 76 Place in Camden, the team says it remains "focused" on staying in Philadelphia.
Nick Sirianni described his relationship with Jalen Hurts as "good" and said he doesn't "put much stock" into reports suggesting a disconnect between the two.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Young Democrats in Pennsylvania say they are embracing Vice Presidential Kamala Harris's run for the White House, and they're leaning into the "Brat" movement on social media, too. Reporter Eva Andersen explains the connection.
Young people in Southwest Philadelphia are putting the brakes on their summer plans to spend time in an eight-week-long trade camp to learn about the automotive industry.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
At the Wawa on Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester on Wednesday, there was mixed reaction to the abrupt ending of Biden’s campaign.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday that state leaders are having a "serious conversation" with the Philadelphia 76ers to persuade the team to build its new stadium, 76 Place, in the Garden State.