Overburdened South Philly Residents Speak Out Against Casino Proposals
Dreading the increased traffic to be had with a casino south of Oregon Ave, Nutter says no on property tax increases to bolster the school budget, PA senate finds more cash for SEPTA, and loving your park > more
Bait & Switch A Familiar Theme With Downtown Casino “Plans”
Saffron on casino plans, Kimmel Center to get a Jose Garces restaurant, Big Sugar & Cable on the Delaware, Clarke still adamant on ads on City buildings, and Ben Franklin Bridge zoning overlay approved > more
Video Festival To Animate Philly Buildings
Little-known Philly buildings to come to life in video festival, a look at some of the lesser known proposals from yesterday’s casino day, Councilman Bill Green alone in wanting to rid the city of the homestead exemption, and a decision approaches for Penn historic preservation case > more
Gaming Board Auditioning For Second Philly Casino
The public to hear from wannabe-casinos today, Nutter predicts the “topping point” for West Philly revitalization efforts, Dilworth Plaza renovations reaches milestone, and Main Street welcomes ice sculptors once more > more
Who Will Fund Penn’s Landing Park?
A tough road ahead for Penn’s Landing Park, how two projects (The Grove and Market8) hope to transform urban rhythms, and interactive crime maps allowing for grassroots prevention > more
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