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Mayor Nutter Proposes New Taxes on Fun

Mayor Nutter Proposes New Taxes on Fun

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: May 16, 2013

Potentially bad news for those of you who like to smoke, drink and generally have a good time in the city of Philadelphia. In an effort to raise an estimated $90 million for city schools, Mayor Nutter recently proposed some hefty taxes that would bring us just a bit closer to the tax wonderland that Continue reading »

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Your 2013 Made In America Lineup

Your 2013 Made In America Lineup

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: April 11, 2013

Depending on how you feel about massive crowds, loud, pop music and ultra-heightened security, the weekend of August 31st though September 1st will either be a blessed end-of-summer celebration or a nightmarish hellstorm of incessant inconvenience. As expected, Jay-Z is returning to the Parkway for the second installment of the Budweiser Made in America Festival. Continue reading »

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SEPTA to Jack Up Fares this Summer

SEPTA to Jack Up Fares this Summer

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: March 14, 2013

Sure, you may not have to search far and wide for tokens once SEPTA implements its $200 million New Payment Technology (NPT), but you will, unfortunately, have to pay more starting July 1st. According to Philly.com, this would mark the first fare increase for SEPTA in three years (assuming the SEPTA board approves). Here’s the Continue reading »

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New Legislation May Break Up PA’s Electoral Votes

New Legislation May Break Up PA’s Electoral Votes

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: February 5, 2013

After a rather crushing defeat in the last presidential election, the Republican National Committee is scheming for ways to win more electoral votes come 2016. In an interview with Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel last month, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus called for Democratic states to be the target of a new initiative that would split states’ electoral votes, Continue reading »

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About that 90 Percent Voter Turnout…

About that 90 Percent Voter Turnout…

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: November 19, 2012

Turns out it was 100% wrong. Republicans were quick to pounce on a non-existent voter fraud scandal in Philadelphia, after premature figures indicated that “90 percent of the precincts in Philadelphia . . . turned out over 90 percent of voters.” State House speaker, Sam Smith, called the figures “questionable” the day after Election Day, Continue reading »

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Family of Murdered Police Officer Sues Parole Board

Family of Murdered Police Officer Sues Parole Board

By TJ Creedon | Published: November 14, 2012

The family of Moses Walker, Jr., a police officer who was fatally shot in August, is suing the Philadelphia Board of Probation and Parole claiming that, had the board performed as it should have, Walker may still be alive. As the Inquirer reports, Walker, a 19-year veteran of the force, was walking to the bus Continue reading »

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President Obama to Visit Jersey Shore

President Obama to Visit Jersey Shore

By TJ Creedon | Published: October 31, 2012

In the wake of one of the worst storms for New Jersey in years, Atlantic City is partially cleaned up and ready for a visit from President Barack Obama this afternoon. The streets have been cleared, though schools and casinos remain closed. Many are still without power and will be for some time. According to Continue reading »

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