Worker Fired As Councilwoman Sidesteps Questions About Ethics Probe
On Tuesday, Mayor Nutter fired a city worker implicated in a probe by the city's Board of Ethics of City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.
On Tuesday, Mayor Nutter fired a city worker implicated in a probe by the city's Board of Ethics of City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.
Ethics board executive director Shane Creamer says these include reporting violations, excess contributions received by her campaign committee, and improper handling of contributions.
"I think, increasingly, Council members will see that it was not the path to go," Mayor Nutter says.
The debate within City Council chambers was heated.
As City Council opens its 2013 session this morning, the lawmakers will find an old controversy is back.
Also looming is the continued financial woes of the school district, and the debate over the planned closure of 37 school buildings.
2012 brought the start of Michael Nutter's second term as mayor of Philadelphia, but his agenda was hindered by a combative City Council, which included six new members.
Last week the mayor gave out just the first assessment figure: $96.5 billion, the new total value of all properties in the City of Philadelphia.
"For workers who are being paid only $2.83 an hour plus tips, any reduction in the tips they earn has a huge impact on their ability to earn a living," says an attorney who represents a former bartender.
City Council's Rules Committee, by a narrow 4-3 vote, approved changes to the zoning code proposed by 10th District councilman Brian O'Neill.
The Council hearing came one day after the administration decided to continue the legal battle and appeal the arbitration award in Commonwealth Court.
Local law enforcement officials say that unless steps are taken, Philadelphia is poised to become a major hub of human trafficking, in which victims are sold for sexual or other purposes.
It was a heated debate in City Council Thursday morning over slapping skateboarders who damage public art with hefty fines.
The changes are aimed at easing neighbor-versus-neighbor squabbles.
"This bill will add some vitality to some blocks, particularly in center city, which particularly after the normal business hours are rather dark and uninviting," Councilman Bill Greenlee said as the hearing opened.
The measure was approved in Committee and goes to the full council for a vote later this month.
City Council President Darrell Clarke, whose district includes the Temple campus, has gotten an earful over the years from nearby residents who are furious that students are clogging up parking.
The Korman Company had hoped to build a $100-million development in the Eastwick neighborhood -- fifty-one, two-story buildings, for a total of 722 apartments.
Schwartz served one term on City Council, from 1984 until 1988. But he is remembered as well for his work promoting neighborhood activism.
"We want to just level the playing field so that in all city documents, in all city applications, in all city benefits that the city offers everyone else, then everyone should be able to partake in them," Kenney said.
The lawmakers updated regulations on outdoor signs but put off a vote on the controversial issue of billboards.
Firefighters opposed to the plan packed Council chambers today as councilmembers Jim Kenney, Bobby Henon, and Mark Squilla questioned Commissioner Ayers firsthand about the transfer policy.
The hearing lasted hours and was dominated by school parents and other advocates who object to the closure process.
"A lot of our constituents have been used to the firefighters in their area, and they feel comfortable that they know where they're going. And they're fearful if they implement this policy, it may cause danger to the community," Councilman Mark Squilla said.
Councilman Mark Squilla, author of the plan, calls it "Complete Streets" -- an extensive series of changes to the Philadelphia traffic code -- prompted particularly by the growing number of people on bikes.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
A woman turned herself in and a man was arrested by state troopers in connection with the illegal car meetups last weekend.
The Eagles announced that they will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday without another one of their key wide receivers, A.J. Brown.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
Photo by Talya Hailey McCaulley.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
A woman turned herself in and a man was arrested by state troopers in connection with the illegal car meetups last weekend.
The Eagles announced that they will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday without another one of their key wide receivers, A.J. Brown.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
This weekend's Schuylkill Expressway closure on I-76 East in the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philly was canceled.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
The Harris and Trump campaigns are once again holding events in Pennsylvania leading up the 2024 election.
This week's Game of the Week was in West Chester where two undefeated teams duked it out under the lights.
Mostly cloudy skies, off-and-on showers and humid conditions in Philadelphia on Saturday as the moisture from Helene heads this way.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
The Eagles announced that they will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday without another one of their key wide receivers, A.J. Brown.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
This week's Game of the Week was in West Chester where two undefeated teams duked it out under the lights.
The Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The vice presidential nominees are getting ready for Tuesday's debate. Meantime, Republican JD Vance is crisscrossing battleground Pennsylvania. He held a rally in Newtown, Bucks County Saturday afternoon. Earlier, he took part in a town hall in Monroeville, Allegheny County.
Cyclists gathered in Center City in memory of Dr. Barbara Friedes on Saturday She was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver while riding her bike near Rittenhouse Square in July. Cyclists rode to the site of the crash where they stopped to dedicate what they call an angel bike near the intersection.
Saturday is cloudy with some rain, but we're not complaining since we need this precipitation.
The District Attorneys from Chester and Delaware counties met with members from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and several local retailers to discuss how to combat organized retail thefts.
Dr. Barbara Friedes' family and friends, as well as members of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and other groups, are planning a memorial bike ride in the city to honor the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor and place a memorial. Howard Monroe has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.