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Getting to Know Archbishop Chaput
The city’s been buzzing about the Catholic Church’s archdiocese in Philly and the transition taking place as Justin Rigali resigns from his post as archbishop […]
Pedestrians Beware: Don’t Walk and Text in Philadelphia?
Crackdown on Walking and Texting? Pedestrians who prefer to conduct their texting business while weaving along Center City’s sidewalks should be on alert. The city […]
Another Philadelphia Police Officer In Trouble
Shortly after Officer Morelas was charged during an incident in which he and the rest of boxer Gabriel Rosado’s entourage were asked to leave Bally’s […]
New Archbishop of Philadelphia
Justin Rigali—the archbishop of Philadelphia that is leaving his post amidst the most recent sexual abuse scandal—is expected to issue a statement Tuesday to announce […]
Cardinal Justin Rigali To Resign From Philadelphia Archdiocese
Cardinal Justin Rigali Resigns from Philadelphia Archdiocese. In the wake of the most recent sexual abuse scandal at the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Cardinal Justin Rigali will […]
Philadelphia Housing Authority Names Former Rendell Aide Top Lawyer
Barbara Adams—general counsel for the state of Pennsylvania under former Governor Ed Rendell—has been named the new top lawyer for the PHA. Much of the […]
Philly Has Already Seen the Harry Potter Finale
Philly Flocks to See Final Harry Potter Film. The final film in the Harry Potter saga was officially released at midnight Friday. Many people in […]
Feds Announce Criminal Charges in the Duck Boat Crash
Yes, we’re still talking about the terrible duck boat tragedy of 2010 that killed two and sent dozens of others into the Delaware River. The […]
Arlene Ackerman Contract Amendments Released
Arlene Ackerman Contract Add-ons Revealed. Hundreds of pages of Philadelphia School District documents were turned over to City Hall as part of the “education accountability […]
Stephen Colbert Weighs in on Fracking
Stephen Colbert Attacks Fracking in Marcellus Shale. After catching wind of Talisman Energy’s coloring book “detailing” the benefits of fracking, Stephen Colbert attacked the book, […]
Cigna is Moving to Connecticut
Cigna has announced that it’s moving its headquarters to Bloomfield, Connecticut to get $50 million in tax breaks and job-training grants. The move will also […]
Philly Motorcycle Gang Wheels of Soul Busted
Federal agents raided two Wheels of Soul clubhouses in West Philly this morning. An indictment unsealed in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis charges […]
SEPTA Pleads Case for $4.2 Billion in Repairs
SEPTA Makes Bid for $4.2 Billion in Repairs. Senator Bob Casey, Representative Chaka Fattah and Head of the Federal Transportation Administration Peter Rogoff were briefed […]
Philadelphia Inquirer Available on Android Tablets
Inquirer and Daily News Available on Android Tablets. The Inky and the Daily News will join the tech movement as the Philadelphia Media Network announces […]
Mayoral Candidate Karen Brown Wants to Bust Teachers’ Union
End of the Teachers’ Union? That’s what mayoral candidate Karen Brown would like to happen so the teachers can “get back to teaching.” [Metro] Ever […]