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Opinion : Mayor Kenney never should have met ...

Opinion : Mayor Kenney never should have met with Meek Mill | Ronnie Polaneczky http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/ronnie_polaneczky/meek-mill-kenney-probation-prison-visit-jay-z-brinkley-krasner-new-trial-ronnie-polaneczky-20180419.html

Mayor Kenney never should have met with Meek Mill | Ronnie Polaneczky - Philly
It's been a week since Mayor Kenney had a one-on-one visit with Meek Mill in jail. It bugged me then, it bugs me now, and I've finally figured out why. Throughout his political career, Kenney has been Philly's Jimmy from the Block, reliably reading the pulse of the populace when it comes to calling out the disloyal, the silly, and the abusive.
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https://philly.curbed.com/2018/4/13/17234980/...

https://philly.curbed.com/2018/4/13/17234980/construction-soon-design-centric-workspace-suburban-station-bond-collective

Suburban Station is getting a top floor, design-centric workspace soon
Change is coming to Suburban Station soon in the form of a 25,000-square-foot co-working space, which will be constructed at the station's top floor this summer. The space, called Bond Station House, is being developed by Bond Collective, a design-centric workspace company.
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http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/19/pla...

http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/19/planning-officials-put-proposed-community-outreach-rules-on-hold

Planning officials put proposed community outreach rules on hold
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Planning Commission put a hold on City Council legislation intended to overhaul community notification requirements about zoning changes. The proposed regulation was initially introduced as a public-safety minded response to a recent North Philadelphia housefire that killed four residents of a rooming house.
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http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/04/18/phi...

http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/04/18/philadelphia-da-larry-krasner-incarceration

Philadelphia DA Wants To Dismantle Mass Incarceration From The Inside Out
Larry Krasner has been in office since January, and is already taking steps to change the way the city looks at sentencing, parole, bail and incarceration.
http://www.wbur.org

If you're going to be out of the county on El...

If you're going to be out of the county on Election Day (5/15), or if you are handicapped, or you are 65+ years old & assigned to an inaccessible polling place, your'e eligible to apply for an absentee or alternative ballot. The deadline to apply is 5/8, and applications are due back by 5PM, so don't delay. https://www.philadelphiavotes.com/en/voters/absentee-and-alternative-ballots

Absentee and Alternative Ballots
You may be eligible for an absentee ballot if: You are expected to be absent from Philadelphia County on the day of the coming election because of occupation, business, or duties (including leaves of absence for teaching, vacations, and sabbatical leaves); You are a person who is or may be
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https://patch.com/pennsylvania/phoenixville/n...

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/phoenixville/new-regional-rail-proposal-would-connect-phoenixville-philly

New Regional Rail Proposal Would Connect Phoenixville To Philly
PHOENIXVILLE, PA - Preliminary talks are officially underway to bring passenger rail service to Phoenixville. Developers are proposing two alternatives. The first option, which has been formally presented, involves extending the Manayunk/Norristown line into Phoenixville. Because the infrastructure for this line is already largely in place, it is the cheaper and quicker alternative.
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Crime: breaking : http://6abc.com/police-man-...

Crime: breaking : http://6abc.com/police-man-and-child-1-shot-in-southwest-philadelphia/3363524/

Police: Man and child, 1, shot in Southwest Philadelphia
Today's Top Stories WATCH NOW TOP VIDEOS A man and a toddler are in critical condition following a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night. Police said it was sometime around 9 p.m. that the father was carrying his child to his car at 67th and Trinity streets when they were both hit by gunfire.
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Greater Brewerytown CDC added 2 new photos.

In an effort to promote non traditional sports such as Rowing - Temple University has agreed to sponsor a free summer rowing camp for two-weeks in July. The first 100 children to register will participate in this great opportunity. Non traditional sports for inner city kids exposes our young people to sports they wouldn't normally have access to. Please spread the word!

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Ori Feibush plans homes and shops at Chocolate Factory site in South Philly
Developer Ori Feibush says his proposal would be a big step toward transforming Washington Avenue, west of Broad Street, from a strip of warehouses and blighted industrial buildings into a dense commercial and residential corridor binding the revitalized neighborhoods to its north and south.
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0pinion: This speaks of a much bigger issue, ...

0pinion: This speaks of a much bigger issue, which now has been emboldened by the atmosphere in Washington : https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/us/starbucks-arrest-philadelphia.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

Philadelphia Starbucks Arrests, Outrageous to Some, Are Everyday Life for Others
PHILADELPHIA - The video of the police arresting two black men in a Starbucks, viewed more than 10 million times online, quickly prompted a full-blown crisis: accusations of racism, protests both in and around the cafe, and a corporate apology on "Good Morning America."
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https://hiddencityphila.org/2018/04/ghosts-of...

https://hiddencityphila.org/2018/04/ghosts-of-the-abandoned-arch-street-subway-line/

Ghosts Of The Abandoned Arch Street Subway Line
Philadelphians routinely lament the lack of subway and trolley service to certain neighborhoods. Supporters and naysayers often argue ad nauseam online over extending the Broad Street Line past Pattison Avenue to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
https://hiddencityphila.org

From 1871 to 1926, Historic Strawberry Mansio...

From 1871 to 1926, Historic Strawberry Mansion went through various phases of occupation. For a period, it was a popular restaurant and picnic spot! To this day, it's a beautiful retreat within the city of Philadelphia. #ParkCharms #discoverPHL

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http://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/04/college_students_push_for_more.html#incart_2box_politics

State grants for college students could be cut by $1,100 next year without more funding
Without $47 million more in funding for the state grant program, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President Don Francis said the maximum state grant award could be reduced by $1,100 depending on the grant formula that the PHEAA board chooses to use.
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Greater Brewerytown CDC shared WHYY News's po...

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As fallout over Starbucks arrests continues, Philly police chief stands by cops
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross hasn't wavered: The officers who recently arrested two African-American men inside a Center City Starbucks did "absolutely nothing wrong." Criminal justice experts agree, but say the charged incident could have ended differently. And probably should have.
https://whyy.org

In Francisville : http://planphilly.com/artic...

In Francisville : http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/18/francisville-is-booming-the-community-is-feuding

Francisville is booming. The community is feuding.
Francisville is under construction.Walk down almost any street in this North Philadelphia neighborhood, and there are houses-or multi-unit buildings-getting built. Fences and ladders jut out onto the sidewalk, annoying residents. Community meetings get loud with complaints about everything from unwanted new neighbors to rising rents to cowboy contractors.
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http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13521833-74/unemployed-pennsylvanians-on-medicaid-could-lose-health-coverage-under-proposed-bill

Unemployed Pennsylvanians on Medicaid could lose health coverage under proposed bill
The state House on Tuesday advanced a bill that would force "able-bodied" adults enrolled in Medicaid to work at least 20 hours a week or complete job training programs to retain their health insurance coverage. The proposed legislation - House Bill 2138 - cleared the House floor on a 115-80 vote.
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https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/04/17/...

https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2018/04/17/tasties-fine-dining-soul-food-west-philly/

A Fine Dining Soul Food Spot Is About to Open in West Philly
Tastie's will debut on 52nd Street this weekend with a luxe new location in a former pizza parlor. Philly chef Barbara Devan is bringing downtown fine dining to West Philadelphia. An upscale version of Tastie's , Devan's soul food kitchen, will open this Friday, April 20th at 1212 North 52nd Street.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/m...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/04/18/nerves-of-steel-she-calmly-landed-the-southwest-flight-and-broke-barriers-as-a-fighter-pilot/

Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with City Hall and...

Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with City Hall and Reyburn Plaza in view. Reyburn plaza is that area with the trees currently occupied by the Municipal Services Building. Photographed here in 1949.

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https://www.politico.com/amp/story/2018/04/17/irs-payment-system-crashes-528824

IRS fixes key tax filing system after prolonged outage
The IRS repaired a key electronic tax return filing system Tuesday after a prolonged outage that had left it unable to accept potentially millions of returns on the last day of tax filing season. The agency announced the fix in a brief statement and didn't provide any immediate details on what went wrong or how many filers were affected.
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Greater Brewerytown CDC shared CollegeHumor's...

Humor (sort of): https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHumor/videos/10155658878802807/

CollegeHumor
Even Reagan and Obama would have agreed that filing your taxes should be easier...So why isn't it? Watch Adam Ruins Everything Presents: ReAnimated History on truTV! #AdamRuinsEverything
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https://billypenn.com/2017/08/10/philly-coffe...

https://billypenn.com/2017/08/10/philly-coffee-stats-chains-outshine-locals-and-dunkin-reigns-supreme/

Philly coffee stats: Chains outshine locals and Dunkin' reigns supreme
Bonus points: We've got the fewest number of Starbucks per capita among big US cities. Philly doesn't slack when it comes to coffee. There are literally hundreds of places offering opportunities to score your morning (or afternoon, or late night) caffeine fix. But it turns out when compared to 10 other major U.S.
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http://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/04/pa_legislature_approves_change.html

Pa. legislature approves changes in worker's comp prescriptions
HARRISBURG -- A change may be on the way concerning how drugs are dispensed under Pennsylvania's worker's compensation program. The state House on Monday voted 101 to 92 for a bill that was drawn up in response to reports in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News about doctors and law firms specializing in worker's compensation that were operating their own pharmacies.
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Rodent droppings in kids' classrooms close Ph...

Rodent droppings in kids' classrooms close Philadelphia care centers http://www.philly.com/philly/health/special_reports/clean-plates/479914343.html

Rodent droppings in kids' classrooms close Philadelphia care centers - Philly
In this Clean Plates edition, there was moldy food, rusty food slicer blades, rodent contaminated cat food bags and a men's restroom without a door. But what was really disgusting was the number of cases of mice and rat droppings that were found in children's classrooms and restrooms. Philadelphia food inspectors temporarily closed 34 facilities between April 1 and April 13.
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http://www.phillyvoice.com/southwest-airlines-plane-makes-emergency-landing-philadelphia-airport/

One dead after Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Philly
A passenger aboard the Southwest Airlines jetliner that made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport has died, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Flight 1380 was diverted to Philadelphia after an engine apparently failed not long after taking off from LaGuardia Airport in New York City at 10:30 a.m.
http://www.phillyvoice.com

http://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/04/this_is_...

http://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/04/this_is_the_view_from_the_tall.html

This is the view from the tallest skyscraper in Pa.
The view from the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia is an epic one. And the skyscraper isn't even finished yet. Urban Engineers, an engineering firm working on the building, released a video shot from a crane circling around the building's spire.
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http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/17/a-m...

http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/17/a-mysterious-zoning-bill-hints-at-a-high-rise-future-for-one-of-university-city-s-last-large-undeveloped-parcels

A mysterious zoning bill hints at a high-rise future for one of University City's last large undeveloped parcels
West Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell recently introduced a remapping bill that would alter the underlying zoning from industrial to CMX-5, which is the densest allowable district in the city's code. Despite a vote down from the Philadelphia City Planning Commision on Tuesday, the bill will likely get a receptive ear in City Council, where it is due for consideration in the coming weeks.
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Opinion: http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/...

Opinion: http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/12/drexel-s-fry-fix-northeast-corridor-transit-or-say-goodbye-to-jobs

Drexel's Fry: Fix Northeast Corridor Transit or say goodbye to jobs
Drexel University's founder and namesake, Anthony J. Drexel, made his fortune financing the construction of America's railroads. Without them, the school probably wouldn't exist. Drexel's still betting big on the railroad, developing a 14-acre, $3.5 billion "innovation district" right next to 30th Street Station.
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Opinion: A few reasons Temple needs its own s...

Opinion: A few reasons Temple needs its own stadium | Opinion http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/a-few-reasons-temple-needs-its-own-stadium-opinion-20180416.html

A few reasons Temple needs its own stadium | Opinion - Philly
Temple isn't plopping the Linc in North Philadelphia. The proposed stadium is half that size, and the field will be below street level in order to fit the character of the area. - Patrick Marion, Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
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http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/16/fix...

http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/04/16/fixing-philly-s-flood-prone-sewers-and-pipes-will-cost-home-and-business-owners

Fixing Philly's flood-prone sewers and pipes will cost home and business owners
Are your feet still drying out from a morning trudge through curbside pools of rainwater? Well, Philadelphia Water Department has a plan to stop street flooding and improve the city's water infrastructure but it depends on you. Or more accurately, your wallet.
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Crime: in Spring Garden: http://6abc.com/man-...

Crime: in Spring Garden: http://6abc.com/man-shot-execution-style-in-spring-garden-parking-lot/3353121/

Man shot execution style in Spring Garden parking lot
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in the city's Spring Garden section Monday night. It happened along the 400 block of North 4th Street just after 7 p.m. Police said a 45-year-old man was getting groceries from the back of his pickup truck in the parking lot of the 444 Lofts when he was approached by someone and shot in the back of the head.
http://6abc.com

https://billypenn.com/2018/04/16/transforming...

https://billypenn.com/2018/04/16/transforming-philly-into-a-giant-playground-with-benefits-for-kids-and-adults/

Transforming Philly into a giant playground, with benefits for kids and adults
What if parents didn't have to take kids to a playground to get in some fun activity - but instead, the play space came to them? That's the idea behind Kathy Hirsh-Pasek's Urban Thinkscape project, one of several initiatives planting activity and learning spaces all around the city where people naturally spend time with their kids.
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Crime: update: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.co...

Crime: update: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Fairmount-Park-MLK-Drive-Body-ID-479894253.html

Police ID Woman's Body Found Dumped in Fairmount Park
A 51-year-old woman was shot and her body was wrapped in a green tarp then dumped in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia police said.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com

Brewerytown Garden shared Philadelphia Coalit...

Philly's urban gardeners are under siege from gentrification. Here's what they're doing about it
A few years ago, Elmira Smith and her Kensington neighbors got tired of looking at the vacant lot on their block, an overgrown tangle of weeds and trash, and decided to take action. So, they did what good neighbors do.
http://www.philly.com

Did you know that Historic Strawberry Mansion...

Did you know that Historic Strawberry Mansion was once known as “Summerville”? When it was built in 1789 by Judge William Lewis, a well-known lawyer and abolitionist, it served as his summer escape along the Schuylkill River. #ParkCharms #MyPhillyPark #ThisPlaceMatters