BY JOE SHAHEELI Even as the southern border was being besieged by asylum seekers, Philadelphia experienced a steady parade of Oval-Office seekers this week. Expect it to be a foretaste…
Festivals of all kinds, neighborhood parties, beer gardens and a bevy of awesome outdoor events make Philadelphia the place to be this summer. Visitors and residents alike can look forward…
BY JOE SHAHEELI Margaret Tartaglione, who chaired Philadelphia City Commission, serving on it for 36 years, died on July 9 aged 86. With her passed an era of tumultuous changes…
BY JOE SHAHEELI Buoyed by a vibrant economy, the Republican-controlled General Assembly and Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf passed a budget on time, for once. It was easy to do in…
The bankruptcy declared by Hahnemann University Hospital’s owner sent shock waves through Philadelphia’s economic and political communities. The news was not unexpected. That the hospital, which has been a Philadelphia…
POLS ON THE STREET: Philly to Play Huge Role in Presidential Race
BY JOE SHAHEELI Even as the southern border was being besieged by asylum seekers, Philadelphia experienced a steady parade of Oval-Office seekers this week. Expect it to be…
Philadelphia Summer Guide 2019
Festivals of all kinds, neighborhood parties, beer gardens and a bevy of awesome outdoor events make Philadelphia the place to be this summer. Visitors and residents alike can…
POLS ON THE STREET: Marge Tartaglione, Pioneering Woman Leader, Passes
BY JOE SHAHEELI Margaret Tartaglione, who chaired Philadelphia City Commission, serving on it for 36 years, died on July 9 aged 86. With her passed an era of…
POLS ON THE STREET: Bipartisan Agreement in the ’Burg – Let’s Take off!
BY JOE SHAHEELI Buoyed by a vibrant economy, the Republican-controlled General Assembly and Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf passed a budget on time, for once. It was easy to…
Hahnemann’s Bankruptcy Spurs Fierce Reactions
The bankruptcy declared by Hahnemann University Hospital’s owner sent shock waves through Philadelphia’s economic and political communities. The news was not unexpected. That the hospital, which has been…
Elephant Corner
GOP Unity or Trump-imposed deal? It’s a buffet of rumors, a smorgasbord of conjecture and…
Governor, Mayor Slam Hahnemann Hospital’s Owner
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released a joint statement regarding Hahnemann…
Sheriff’s Office Recovers $60 Million in Delinquent Taxes
Sheriff Jewell Williams announced that in Fiscal Year 2019, the Sheriff’s Office collected $60.2M in…
Understanding Bankruptcy – Jul. 4, 2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Should I be worried about…
Wolf Vetoes Senate Bill, Saves Straight-Ticket Voting
Today, Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed SB 48. “Pennsylvania must secure its elections and provide real…
