Nutter's Plan To Give Tax Break To Hotel Developer Upsets Some
Mayor Nutter's plan to give a tax break to a developer who wants to build two new hotels in Center City has drawn protests from other hotels in town.
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Mayor Nutter's plan to give a tax break to a developer who wants to build two new hotels in Center City has drawn protests from other hotels in town.
Drexel University held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for a high-rise, mixed-use development at Lancaster Avenue and 34th Street.
Hotel general manager Joanne Cunningham says the addition of the "Blu" brand to the Radisson Warwick, at 17th and Locust Streets, has elevated the quality of the landmark hotel.
Some scoff at global warming, but Margate mayor Mike Becker is heeding the warnings.
The federal "SNAP" program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is getting less money because a temporary increase in funding, part of the 2009 stimulus plan, is expiring.
The new report, from the People's Emergency Center shows that during 2012 more than 9,000 children, from infant to age 17, spent at least on night in the Pennsylvania emergency shelter system.
Researchers know that dogs have proven they can detect cancer by smell. Now, doctors are working on a machine that will do the same thing.
The Brooklyn Flea market, which was taking place every Sunday for the past four and a half months in Northern Liberties, has pulled out of the City of Brotherly Love.
After squaring off in the boardroom, slinging lawsuits back and forth, and making an offer to buy the other guys out, the dispute between the owners of the Inquirer will remain in Philadelphia.
Are you getting what you pay for when it comes to mobile broadband? One company says Philadelphia is hitting speed bumps much more than other big cities when it comes to 4G LTE.
Robinson Luggage, a landmark store on Broad Street, is closing up shop. The store will remain open until all of the inventory is sold.
Several fabulous food-related events are coming up very soon in and around Philadelphia.
But Lewis Katz and Gerry Lenfest say they're not interested in selling.
Hundreds were remembering the 10th anniversary of a tragedy at the South Jersey shore in which construction workers were killed while building a new parking garage at the Tropicana Casino.
The Pennsylvania House is looking into closing what some consider a loophole in the way hotel occupancy taxes are collected, allowing online travel companies to keep more of the money.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Philadelphia is marking one year since the tragic Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Jan. 31, 2025.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
Philadelphia is marking one year since the tragic Northeast Philadelphia plane crash on Jan. 31, 2025.
Community members in Northeast Philadelphia will join local leaders for a memorial at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Ramesses Vazquez Viana still has a long road ahead of him, but one year after the deadly Northeast Philadelphia medical jet crash, his recovery has been nothing short of a miracle.
A look back at Philadelphia's deadliest aviation disaster, a year after the medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at ICE.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
From Alfa Romeo to Volvo, 27 brands are taking part in the largest Philadelphia Auto Show since before COVID-19.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
One year ago, six people aboard a medical jet and two people on the ground were killed when the plane crashed near Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. Saturday evening, the city will remember the victims and celebrate the recovery from the tragedy. Ray Strickland reports.
The Philadelphia area will continue to be extremely cold, with Saturday being our 8th straight day with temperatures below freezing. Meanwhile, a coastal storm with characteristics of a "bomb cyclone" is tracking away from us, but will still bring coastal impacts for the Jersey Shore and Delaware in the form of wind and possible coastal flooding at high tide. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
We haven't been above freezing since 7 p.m. Jan. 24, and this weekend marks days eight and nine of the cold stretch. Bill Kelly Has the forecast.
Protesters gathered at City Hall on Friday to oppose federal immigration enforcement, joining a nationwide strike aimed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Ross DiMattei reports.
Olney High School boys basketball head coach Shakir Johnson is not only developing players at his alma mater, but outstanding young men. Krystle Rich reports.