BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Court – what goes on with court motions? Close to one quarter of the motions made on Chapter 13 day are motions made by the Chapter 13 trustee to dismiss an ongoing, confirmed case. These motions are made because the debtor has […]
Every year the School District of Philadelphia publishes two budget books annually for the public and District stakeholders: a School Budget book and a Consolidated Budget Book. The books have been posted online, the earliest they have been made available, and for the first time prior to the public Budget hearing, which is scheduled for […]
Two Philadelphia lawmakers are among those who will unveil new, bipartisan legislation being introduced in the Pennsylvania State House and Senate this week to transition the commonwealth to 100% renewable energy by 2050, as recommended by the scientific community to be able to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Each bill has more than […]
This week, SEPTA begins a series of public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget. The proposal is available at http://septa.org/strategicplan/reports/2019-03-operating-budget-proposal.pdf. The proposed Operating Budget is $1.45 billion, and maintains current SEPTA service levels, with no increase in fares for riders. Fiscal Year 2019 is the 12-month period that begins July 1, 2018 […]
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: Chapter 13 bankruptcy time bomb: mortgage modifications revisited? So you had to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to avoid foreclosure while waiting for your modification to be approved. You went through the “wash, rinse, repeat” process of submitting your documents over and over while the […]
The Republican Party of Pennsylvania filed Right to Know requests with the Office of the Governor and the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts to determine the level of collusion, if any, between the Wolf administration, Democrat Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices, their privately retained experts, and/or any collusion between the Office of the Governor and […]
By Eldon Graham Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to host “Rocky Re-Runs,” an art exhibition that both stands alone and is an extension of a previous exhibition, known as “YO, PIRANESI!,” that DVAA hosted in 2017. Rocky Re-Runs assembles a group of young architects, artists, practitioners, and academics whose work responds to infrequently examined […]
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: The people who file for bankruptcy: What kind of people get rid of their debts? My office focuses on consumer bankruptcy. As an attorney, I am asked often about my clients and how folks can just walk away from debts. I am asked how I […]
Congressman Bob Brady reaches another milestone on Saturday, Apr. 7. Many happy returns! Send article as PDF
Upper Darby hosted a Delaware County Democratic Committee presentation of 14 candidates for the nomination in the new 5th Congressional District, which includes that county along with parts of South Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. WHYY reports: Political pageant for Delaware County Democrats Send article as PDF
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: ...
Every year the School District of Philadelphia publishes two budget books an...
Two Philadelphia lawmakers are among those who will unveil new, bipartisan legis...
This week, SEPTA begins a series of public hearings regarding the proposed Fisca...
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: ...
The Republican Party of Pennsylvania filed Right to Know requests with the Offic...
By Eldon Graham Da Vinci Art Alliance is proud to host “Rocky Re-Runs,...
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: ...
Congressman Bob Brady reaches another milestone on Saturday, Apr. 7. Many happy ...
Upper Darby hosted a Delaware County Democratic Committee presentation of 14 can...