By I. Pliskin Fresh off the heels of news that union workers have come to an agreement with SEPTA staving … More
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Tax Abatements: Philly’s Gift to the Rich
By Matthew MacDermant Philadelphia has kept tax abatements in effect since 2000. Developers and homeowners use the program to avoid … More
The Paper or the People? Bill in City Council would toss out squatters and people with verbal leases in less than 48 hours
Image caption: A giant police officer shakes a house, launching residents out the front doorway. The caption says “Evicted!” By … More
REAL Justice Demands Black Community Control of Police
Despite this firsthand story of out-of-control police, no City Council members would support the coalition bill or any of its parts.
The Philadelphia Partisan 