Philadelphia issues more than 1,000 tickets for trash left outside, despite ongoing pickup delays
The city is “charging people for its own mismanagement of services,” said one West Philly resident.
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Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
Kenney not ready to declare gun violence emergency for Philadelphia
“There’s a whole range of legal and practical questions that need to be answered,” the mayor said.
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What we know about white supremacists getting chased out of Philly
“They literally ran away from the people of Philadelphia,” said a police spokesperson, describing events on the eve of July 4.
UPenn president Amy Gutmann is Biden’s pick for ambassador to Germany
Her 15-year tenure at the West Philly university hasn’t been without controversy.
Questlove gives Philly artists a boost with local billboard blast
Created with Mural Arts, the artwork is part of a promo campaign for the music documentary “Summer of Soul.”
How Philly will spend $155 million to stop surging violence
In a first, a new review committee will evaluate grants to grassroots programs.
Philly hits 70% partially vaxxed, higher than other cities — despite health department setbacks
Officials are offering incentives and perks to close the remaining vaccination gap.
Don’t regret it! ‘Philly Vax Sweepstakes’ offers $50,000 prizes — but only if you’re vaccinated
Three drawings pulls from all city residents, whether you got the vaccine last winter, or just last week.
You wouldn’t need a license to carry a gun in Philly under a bill gaining steam in Harrisburg
Law enforcement groups have come out against the proposal, saying it would make both officers and civilians unsafe.