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Gov. Josh Shapiro Targets Private Equity in Pennsylvania Health Care

Gov of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, is taking a hard stance against private equity’s growing presence in health care, calling for increased transparency and oversight.  He argues that reform is needed...

Philadelphia’s InLiquid Hosts 15 Days of Art & Community

Previously known as "The Benefit," the rebranded "March for Art" expands its mission of supporting local artists while engaging the broader creative community.  The festival, which will take place from...

Henon looks toward November

Bobby HenonAfter more than 30 years in office, City Councilwoman Joan Krajewski (D-6th dist.) will retire next year.For good this time.She retired for a day in...

With City Council OK, Richmond Street venue moves forward

Developer David Grasso has traveled a long road in his attempt to bring what he calls a “world-class music venue” to the Delaware River...

A sign of troubled times

“No Heroin Parking.”It’s the kind of thing you think you wouldn’t have to tell people, especially along a tidy block of residential homes in...

Residents voice concern over 7-Eleven proposal

For several years, the former KFC-Long John Silver’s building at 23 W. Girard Ave. has sat abandoned and unused.That might change. A group of prospective...

New mural shines on West Girard Avenue

Jane Golden, executive director City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program makes a remark at at a ribbon cutting event for new mural on the...

City services put some muscle into volunteer efforts

In South Kensington, a neighborhood that stretches from Front to Sixth streets and Girard Avenue to Berks Street, vacant lots are a significant concern.That’s...
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