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Philadelphia Moves Toward Overhaul of City's Main Business Tax
A City Council committee has okayed a major change in the city's Business Income and Receipts Tax, but any final vote may not come for many months.
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A City Council committee has okayed a major change in the city's Business Income and Receipts Tax, but any final vote may not come for many months.
Mayor Nutter vetoed a bill that would require a zoning variance for any new medical offices in the northeast section of the city. But City Council quickly overrode the veto.
City Council members have reached what officials are calling an "historic" agreement to rein in a longstanding Philadelphia problem: how to dispose of tens of thousands of vacant properties and lots.
Philadelphia school district chief operating officer Fran Burns told Council's Rules Committee that passage of the bill doesn't guarantee that the district will follow through on putting ads in schools.
Tracey Jordan of Southwest Philadelphia (left) says auto shops are popping up all over that section of the city -- on residential blocks.
City clean-up crews in Philadelphia may soon have the authority to clip the locks on fenced-in vacant lots that are left in disrepair.
Mayor Nutter on Thursday transmitted to City Council a bill to sell the underground garage to a Chicago firm called InterPark for nearly $30 million. But the measure was never formally introduced, and Nutter's spokesman Mark McDonald says that pushed the deal to next year.
The sponsor of the plan, councilman-at-large David Oh, said the 60-year old "resign to run" provision of the city charter simply does not work.
"The Upper Northeast is overloaded with medical practices, and the new zoning code pretty much allows anything to be turned medical," said Councilman Brian O'Neill.
3-D printers create physical objects by depositing layer upon layer of a plastic substance that hardens. And they are coming down in price.
Councilmembers complained to school district CFO Matthew Stanski (left) that the district keeps them in the dark each year about budget woes until the last possible minute.
Advocates for those with intellectual disabilities testified that the language in Philadelphia's laws and regulations needs to be modernized.
Former city councilman Frank Rizzo Jr., right, rejoined the Democratic Party so he can run for mayor in 2015.
State lawmakers are moving forward on a bill that would make it impossible for Philadelphia and other cities in Pennsylvania to enact paid mandatory sick leave.
A new OSHA report a report pins much of the responsibility on demolition contractor Griffin Campbell and heavy equipment operator Sean Benschop. The building's owner and the Salvation Army are not mentioned.
City Council has another hearing scheduled Thursday afternoon on its plan to overhaul how demolitions are carried out in Philadelphia, and some differences exist among the lawmakers on a few proposals.
It may sound like science fiction, but Philadelphia City Council is considering whether to regulate 3-D printers because the technology allows do-it-yourselfers to use the devices to manufacture a working firearm.
City officials defended the move, saying the firefighters accepted the promotions with the knowledge they could be rescinced if the Nutter administration got a favorable court ruling.
Councilman Jim Kenney is holding the hearing on the latest career turn of fourteen firefighters who were demoted after being promoted.
A council committee has approved the creation of a Land Bank, which would be a central clearinghouse for the acquisition and sale of vacant properties.
Chris reviews Saturday Night Lives parody of the healthcare.gov rollout, the Eagles loss to the Giants, and the divergent re-election prospects for Chris Christie and Tom Corbett. He also talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup.
The sponsor of the measure, Councilman Bill Green, says selling tax liens on foreclosed properties would bring millions to the school district that the city otherwise would never see.
Even though Mayor Nutter is against it, Philadelphia City Council has voted unanimously to approve its own plan to provide $50 million for the school district.
Augusta "Gussie" Clark was only the 2nd African-American female elected to serve as a City Councilwoman, a position she held for two decades.
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown fears the machines may prompt a rise in mobile phone thefts.
Three men were killed in a crash early Sunday morning in Millville, New Jersey, police said.
Keibert Ruiz homered for the third time in four games, Alex Call and James Wood also went deep and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game skid and avoided a series sweep with a 6-4 win over the NL-leading Philadelphia Phillies.
Council Rock Newtown's next game in the Little League World Series will be on Tuesday night.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to host an "economic and energy event" in York, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
Guerschon Yabusele, who led France to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics, will sign with the Sixers, a source said.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are impacting the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
The Middle Thorofare Bridge/Two Mile Bridge, which connects Wildwood Crest to Cape May, New Jersey, will be closed for an unknown amount of time.
Three men were killed in a crash early Sunday morning in Millville, New Jersey, police said.
Keibert Ruiz homered for the third time in four games, Alex Call and James Wood also went deep and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game skid and avoided a series sweep with a 6-4 win over the NL-leading Philadelphia Phillies.
Council Rock Newtown's next game in the Little League World Series will be on Tuesday night.
Keibert Ruiz homered for the third time in four games, Alex Call and James Wood also went deep and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game skid and avoided a series sweep with a 6-4 win over the NL-leading Philadelphia Phillies.
Council Rock Newtown's next game in the Little League World Series will be on Tuesday night.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to host an "economic and energy event" in York, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are impacting the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
Three men are wanted after robbing a grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night of a "considerable amount" of money, according to police.
The Middle Thorofare Bridge/Two Mile Bridge, which connects Wildwood Crest to Cape May, New Jersey, will be closed for an unknown amount of time.
Rounds of severe storms, packed with heavy downpours, flash floods and damaging winds, are impacting the Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore Sunday.
We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
Even though Hurricane Ernesto is still hundreds of miles away, the Ventnor City Beach Patrol anticipates swimming will be restricted to waist-deep water this weekend, if allowed at all.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
We will see some rain Saturday around the Philadelphia region, but the bigger concern is Sunday, a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
A Newark, Delaware, apartment building was evacuated after a large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
On Saturday, Temple Health will hold a community block party where Philadelphians can get free services and screenings.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
Keibert Ruiz homered for the third time in four games, Alex Call and James Wood also went deep and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game skid and avoided a series sweep with a 6-4 win over the NL-leading Philadelphia Phillies.
Council Rock Newtown's next game in the Little League World Series will be on Tuesday night.
Guerschon Yabusele, who led France to the gold medal game in the Paris Olympics, will sign with the Sixers, a source said.
Excitement filled the room at the Green Parrot as fans watched Council Rock Newtown notch their first 5-0 victory over Salem Little League in the Little League World Series.
Sánchez pitched his second complete game of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Saturday night.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
A new movie called "Yall Drawn" is a mix of comedy and exaggerated reality that highlights Philadelphia's vibrant culture while casting a shadow on the senseless violence involving young people.
Looking for live music or craving a comedy show? No need to look any further. The Philadelphia area is filled with star-studded performances, festivals, and sports games you won't want to miss!
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
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.
Bill Kelly has your latest weather forecast for Philadelphia as most of the region is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
The Middle Thorofare Bridge/Two Mile Bridge, which connects Wildwood Crest and Diamond Beach to Cape May, New Jersey, will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Friends, former coaches and family members gathered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Sunday to watch and celebrate Council Rock Newtown as the team played in the Little League World Series.
An investigation is underway after a grocery store in Philadelphia's Mayfair section was robbed by three men armed with guns Saturday night, police said.
Does your dog jump up on you as soon as you walk through the door? According to Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson, that behavior is a sign of excitement. But if you don't want your dog to constantly jump up, she shares some tips to help break the habit.