BY PAUL STEINKE April 2019 is a hopeful, and even historic, month for historic preservation in Philadelphia. Mayor Jim Kenney released the final report of his Philadelphia Historic Preservation Task…
BY JOE SHAHEELI The strategy at the top of the mayoral race toward the May 21 municipal primary is now clear: Mayor Jim Kenney believes he is so far ahead,…
BY JOE SHAHEELI Insiders look forward to this point in every campaign season: the filings for the Cycle 1 campaign-finance reports. Filing began Apr. 2 and must be completed by…
BY TONY WEST The Philadelphia Public Record was founded in 1999 by James “Jimmy” Tayoun. In an age when newspapers of long standing have been disappearing, dwindling or merging, this…
The following positions were selected in Harrisburg on Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2019. The final ballot will change as a result of challenges to candidates’ petitions as well as withdrawals. Common…
Philadelphia’s Historic Shift on Preservation
BY PAUL STEINKE April 2019 is a hopeful, and even historic, month for historic preservation in Philadelphia. Mayor Jim Kenney released the final report of his Philadelphia Historic…
POLS ON THE STREET: How to Win a Race without Running
BY JOE SHAHEELI The strategy at the top of the mayoral race toward the May 21 municipal primary is now clear: Mayor Jim Kenney believes he is so…
POLS ON THE STREET: Show Us What’s in Your Kitty
BY JOE SHAHEELI Insiders look forward to this point in every campaign season: the filings for the Cycle 1 campaign-finance reports. Filing began Apr. 2 and must be…
1,000 Issues, 20 Years of Philadelphia History in the Public Record
BY TONY WEST The Philadelphia Public Record was founded in 1999 by James “Jimmy” Tayoun. In an age when newspapers of long standing have been disappearing, dwindling or…
Ballot Positions for Philadelphia Judicial Elections
The following positions were selected in Harrisburg on Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2019. The final ballot will change as a result of challenges to candidates’ petitions as well as…
Understanding Bankruptcy, 4/18/2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: How many times can you…
PHA’s Crackdown on Illegal Dumping Nets First Arrest in Sharswood
Frustrated by people dumping large loads of trash in empty lots in Sharswood, the Philadelphia…
Young Dems Recruit Today for 2020 Summer Campaign Program
Applications close at 5:00 p.m. today, Monday, Apr. 8, for Organizing Corps 2020: a paid…
Understanding Bankruptcy, 4/4/2019
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Can I keep a credit…
PHL City ID Cards Now Available to the Public
The City of Philadelphia’s municipal identification program, PHL City ID, officially launched today. Members of…
