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City Life

Rep. Meehan Proposes Bill Targeting Hazing on College Campuses

Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Meehan introduced a bill on Thursday that would crack down on hazing on college campuses nationwide. The legislation, called the Report and Educate […]

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City Life

Pa. Attorney General Sues Trump Admin Over Lack of Energy Regulations

Pennsylvania was one of 11 states to sue President Donald Trump’s administration this week over its failure to enact a series of energy regulations. The […]

City Life

SEPTA Transit Schedules to Change for Summer

SEPTA’s summer transit schedules will kick off this Sunday and Monday. The mostly minor adjustments are meant to accommodate seasonal ridership changes. There will be one […]

City Life

Crews Search for Missing Teen Swimmers in Atlantic City

A search has resumed this morning for two teenagers who were pulled underwater by a riptide Thursday evening in Atlantic City. 

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Roxborough

Searching for suburbia in the city limits? Roxborough has you covered. Known for its safe streets and low poverty rates, the neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia […]

Property

8 Projects Win Willard Rouse Awards

Judging from the major elements contained in this year’s honorees at the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia’s fourth annual Willard G. “Bill” Rouse Awards for Excellence, […]

Gerrymandering
City Life

Lawsuit Challenges Gerrymandering of Pa. Congressional Districts

A lawsuit filed in Commonwealth Court Thursday attempts to challenge the state’s congressional district map. The Pennsylvania League of Women Voters and 17 individual voters […]

Property

Historic Preservation Gets A Big Helping Hand From the National Trust

The designation of Philadelphia as the first and so far only World Heritage City in the United Statea two years ago brought with it bragging rights […]

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City Life

Wolf: I’ll Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Jeff Sessions

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf isn’t happy with a letter that surfaced this week from Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The letter, which Sessions sent to congressional leaders […]

City Life

Pa. Senate Passes Bill That Would Keep Philly From Taxing Plastic Bags

A bill that would forbid regulations on plastic bag sales across the state will make its way to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk this week. The Pa. […]

Restaurants

Great Expectations: Co-Op Reviewed

Here’s the thing that bothers me most about Co-Op, the restaurant inside the new Study hotel in University City. When I sit here and try […]

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City Life

Federal Judge Finds 6 DNC Protesters Guilty of Trespassing

A federal judge has found six protesters guilty of trespassing an eight-foot security fence at the Democratic National Convention last summer. 

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: A Real Showcase Home in Society Hill for $2.5M

Ever wanted to live in a real designer showcase home? If you have, we’ve got one for you this week. This home on Front Street […]

Property

1911 Walnut to Be Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Project

Southern Land Company appeared before the City Planning Commission today with a revised version of its proposed apartment tower on the last piece of open […]

City Life

Prepare for a Slew of Street Closures in Philly

You might want to think ahead if you’re planning to drive anywhere in Philly this weekend. Four events will prompt street closures (five if you count […]