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Jerry Sandusky Going Straight to Trial
Sandusky Hearing in Bellefonte, PA Today. Dozens of news vans have descended upon a small town just outside of State College, Pennsylvania. Today, Jerry Sandusky […]
Virginia Tech Shooting Looks Like Murder-Suicide
Yesterday’s Virginia Tech Shooting Looks Like Murder-Suicide. Evidence indicates that yesterday’s shooting on the campus of Virginia Tech occurred when a gunman shot and killed […]
Councilman Kenney’s WMD Moment
Just before the Thanksgiving break, City Council voted 14 to 2 in favor of Bill No. 110341, a measure that Councilman Jim Kenney introduced in […]
Marc Vetri Is Pissed: A Q&A About Bill No. 110341
In case you missed it, City Council recently passed Bill No. 110341, which Councilman Jim Kenney introduced last spring to stop the common practice of […]
Penn State Sexual-Abuse Scandal Updates
PSU Board of Trustees to Commission Investigation. Amid the Jerry Sandusky sexual-abuse scandal, Penn State’s Board of Trustees held a conference call last night before […]
Five and a Half Lessons From Yesterday’s Election
Yesterday’s Philadelphia election unfolded just about as expected. There weren’t any competitive marquee races, and only one truly close contest. But like all elections, it […]
Philadelphia’s Growing Raccoon Problem
Apparently there’s a growing raccoon problem in Philadelphia. Residents say that they’re growing increasingly aggressive; rummaging through garbage and chasing children. While City Council probably […]
Five Things to Watch in Philadelphia’s Nov. 8th Election
Outside of presidential years, general elections in Philadelphia are typically pretty dull. The city’s all-powerful Democrats tend to sort things out during the May primary, […]
City Skyline for Sale?
City Council will vote later this month on a potential “wall billboard” facing the Vine Street Expressway. The proposal would allow for an advertisement to […]
City Council Passes Curfew Bill
Today City Council voted 16-1 to pass a bill that set new mandates for curfews and stiffer penalties for those in violation of the new […]
City Hall Should Reduce Business Taxes ASAP
Since Mayor Nutter has been busy raising taxes during most of his first term, it is good to see someone at City Hall finally do […]
Can David Oh Still Win a Philadelphia City Council Seat?
A little more than four years ago, when the city’s weak-kneed Republican machine was still thought to be firmly in the grip of Michael Meehan, […]
Flyers Remain Unbeaten Through Three Games
Flyers Move to 3-0-0. The new-look Flyers outscored the Canucks 5-4 last night to remain undefeated to start the year. It’s only been three games, […]
Council Passes Redistricting Plan
In an effort to redraw district lines in the city—and ensure that they receive their regularly scheduled paychecks—City Council has passed a redistricting plan by […]
City Backs Down On Ankle Bracelets
Philly’s First Judicial District recently tried to drop $4.5 million on new electronic ankle bracelets for inmates released from prison. Mayor Nutter and his administration […]