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SEPTA appoints Scott Sauer general manager, removing interim tag, to lead authority through dire budget crisis
SEPTA's board appointed Scott Sauer general manager of the transit authority on Monday, removing the interim title he received when Leslie Richards stepped down in November, officials said. Sauer, who …
State officials experienced first-hand the perils of distracted driving, before a state law banning the use of handheld cell phones and other electronic devices takes effect next week. PennDOT hosted …
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Philly journalist pleads guilty to role in prescription fraud scheme at Broad Street Family Pharmacy
A veteran Philadelphia journalist is among a group of seven people who pleaded guilty this week for their involvement in a $20 million Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme at a …
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Larry Krasner wins easily against Pat Dugan in Democratic primary for Philadelphia district attorney
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner fended off the challenge from Pat Dugan in Tuesday's primary election with little difficulty, setting up what appears to be an unabated path to a …
The Philadelphia Board of Education voted Thursday to approve the city's first new charter school in nearly a decade. At a tense board meeting in a packed room, board members …
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Section of 47th Street in West Philly to be turned into one-way road to make room for bike lane
About a milelong stretch of 47th Street will be condensed to a single lane to make room for cyclists under two bills passed in City Council on Thursday. The first …
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With the Pride festival and Roots Picnic this weekend, here are the road closures around Philly
This weekend, festivalgoers will jam out to the sounds of Maxwell and Meek Mill for the annual Roots Picnic while parade marchers will unveil the largest flag in the state …
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Philadelphia Housing Authority buys 4 more apartment buildings in push to add affordable homes
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has purchased another four apartment buildings, adding to a growing list of properties the city acquired from private owners over the last year. PHA has sought …
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is taking place this week, celebrating its 100th anniversary. In honor of the competition, we've decided to test our readers' spelling skills with a quiz …