Report: The Arts Adds Millions to Philly Economy
Mayor Michael Nutter has released a report on what's called "the creative economy," detailing how local cultural groups contribute to the city's financial health.
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Mayor Michael Nutter has released a report on what's called "the creative economy," detailing how local cultural groups contribute to the city's financial health.
An ordinance has been introduced in Philadelphia City Council that would allow the local boy scouts chapter to buy their landmark headquarters building near the Franklin Institute. But a group of civic leaders remains against what they call a "sweat heart sale" to a group whose national council bans gays.
City managing director Richard Negrin reminded Philadelphia residents about the 311 call center, available from 8 AM to 8 PM, to report problems or get information. During storms, he said, there will be extended hours.
Nonprofit marketing organization Campus Philly has been working hard to convince college students from out of town that Philadelphia is such a great place, they should stay here after graduation.
Organizers of Philadelphia's largest Mural Arts project want the community to come out for a "Community Paint Day" this coming Sunday.
"What we're looking for is the best possible solution for the city of Philadelphia," says Philadelphia managing director Rich Negrin.
Now, 19 additional countries are being recognized with installation of their flags along the Parkway, bringing the total to 109.
Mayor Nutter says he'll work with new leadership in the Pennsylvania House to preserve the flow of cash now that State Rep. Dwight Evans of Oak Lane has lost his leadership post in the vital House Appropriations Committee.
City Council's Public Health Committee is considering establishing a citywide program to allow people to safely dispose of outdated or unwanted medicines.
"(The previous) bridge was actually a poster child for government failure," said deputy mayor Rina Cutler.
Philadelphia controller Alan Butkovitz says the sheriff's action "raises concerns over the potential risk for fraud and misuse."
The election watchdog group Committee of 70 randomly selected machines from each of Philadelphia's sixty-six voting wards for testing.
