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The MOVE Anniversary: What They’re Saying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVbOlY7svfE It was a local tragedy, but the 30th anniversary of the MOVE bombing has prompted some recollections and other thoughts in national and even […]
The Case for Lynne Abraham
(Editor’s note: This week on Citified we’re featuring op-eds from supporters of the mayoral candidates. Monday, Ken Trujillo endorsed Jim Kenney. Tuesday, Ajay Raju made the […]
Lawyers in AG’s Office May Unionize
Here’s another headache for Attorney General Kathleen Kane: The lawyers in her office may unionize. “The office’s 189 attorneys – minus executive-level staff – have […]
Headlines: Brandywine Realty Trust Hints at Market East Plan
All signs point towards the redevelopment of the “concrete heap” of a parking garage at 7th and Market into something much different in the future. Brandywine […]
Video Released of Amtrak Derailment
Security video of Tuesday night’s Amtrak derailment has been released. It’s grainy enough to be difficult to see what’s going on — but it’s apparent, […]
The No-Bullshit Mayoral Election Guide
The election is on Tuesday, May 19. That’s really soon! And maybe you haven’t followed the mayoral race all that closely. That’s OK. You’re busy. […]
The Challengers: Isaiah Thomas Says ALL City Millennials Need a Voice
All week, Citified will be featuring Q&As with leading at-large City Council Democratic challengers on topics of their choosing. The prompt was simple: if elected, […]
Scenes From an Occupation: The Amtrak Crash Media Frenzy
Along Frankford Avenue, lined up like antennaed Chiclets, are the white news vans from all over. Some of the names and logos are recognizable — CNN, for […]
SEPTA Announces Trenton Line Contingency Plan in Wake of Amtrak Crash
The crash of Amtrak train 188 at Frankford Junction last night also threw SEPTA’s Trenton Regional Rail line out of commission. After throwing extra trains on […]
Shameless Philly TV Lawyer Shills Self to Amtrak Crash Victims
Well, that didn’t take long. With the search for victims of the Amtrak crash in Philadelphia still underway, one well-known Philadelphia attorney thought it would […]
Jim Kenney Has Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race
Well, that was pretty much what we expected. Only more so. The first independent poll this season found that former City Councilman Jim Kenney is leading the […]
WATCH: NTSB Releases Video of Amtrak Crash Investigation
On Wednesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the derailment in Philadelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released video of the Amtrak crash investigation […]
Exterminator Convicted in Center City Doctor’s Death
A Bucks County man has been convicted of killing a Center City doctor in her home two years ago. Dr. Melissa Ketunuti, 35, was a […]
President Obama Issues Statement On Amtrak Crash
As the investigation continues into Tuesday’s deadly derailment of Amtrak 188 in Philadelphia, both President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have issued statements […]
PHOTOS: Sneak Peek at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Roller Rink
We are just over a week away from Spruce Street Harbor Park’s May 22nd opening, and the site is starting to take shape. The Delaware […]