City Hall
City’s For-Profit Eviction System May Shut Down in Coming Weeks
Philadelphia’s controversial Landlord-Tenant Office, responsible for most evictions in the city, may shut down due to an inability to secure required insurance under new regulations, leaving the City's eviction system in limbo.
Where Are the EV Chargers?
With Philadelphia adopting greener energy alternatives, many residents have chosen to invest their environmental consciousness into electric vehicles (EVs). However, as freshman City Councilmember Nina Ahmad (At Large) has pointed out, the City lacks the necessary infrastructure to meet the demand of more than 9,700 registered electric and hybrid cars in Philadelphia, and an even greater number of commuters. Councilmember Ahmad has introduced a mandate requiring the installation and maintenance of more EV charging stations.
Election Update
VP Harris, Running Mate to Hold Philadelphia Rally Next Week
Vice President Kamala Harris’ future running mate will make their first appearance during a rally in Philadelphia next Tuesday, though she has not yet announced who that will be.
Around Town
Cyclists Peddled Philadelphia Streets to Advocate for Street Safety
Following the death of a CHOP resident last week, protesters took to the streets demanding that Mayor Cherelle Parker address the troubling uptick in pedestrian and cyclist deaths on Philadelphia streets this year. Hundreds of cyclists rode from Philadelphia Art Museum to City Hall, channeling their grief into action.
Multiple Childcare Centers Demand Paychecks
Caring People Alliance (CPA), a nonprofit that funds many of Philadelphia’s childcare centers, claims that it cannot pay its beneficiaries. Owners of Thomas Learning Academy, among other recipients of CPA’s funds, are demanding answers, alleging that their programs will have to cease operations if they do not receive capital soon.
Advocates Seek Participation in PGW Budget Process
Environmental advocates are requesting a say in negotiations regarding the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) budget as the City considers a new proposal to limit public engagement in PGW budget talks to ensure process transparency and efficiency.
Philadelphia Fringe Festival Unveils 2024 Plans
The Philadelphia Fringe Festival announced its 2024 lineup, which will feature selections from FringeArts, such as Pig Iron Theatre, Elevated Repair Service, Nichole Canuso Dance, and Lightening Rod Special. Although the COVID-19 pandemic stifled outreach in recent years, the festival claims to have significantly broadened its scope for its 28th year.
Wells Fargo Center to Be Renamed
Wells Fargo decided not to renew its naming rights deal with the colossal South Philadelphia stadium that hosts the Sixers, Flyers, Wings, and performances. The current contract is set to expire in August 2025, immediately opening the door for new licensing talks.
Philadelphia Residents Shed Light on Logan Triangle
A 35-acre section of Northwest Philadelphia known as the Logan Triangle remains bare after the City demolished hundreds of its rowhouse properties more than a decade ago. Community members are imploring the City to direct its attention back to Logan Square to redevelop the land and bring life back to its soil.
Suburban Spotlight
Neshaminy Mall Suffering Symptoms of Retail Decay, but All is Not Lost
Sold for $27.5 million to Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties in July, the 1968 one million-square-foot Neshaminy Mall will endure massive renovations to augment its thriving businesses and establish new ones. Half of its one hundred acres of retail space remains empty, prompting its new owners to consider plans to replace its vacant sections with newer, quainter redevelopment.