Philadelphia Auctions Off Hundreds of Seized Tax-Delinquent Properties
Officials say it's the most efficient method of generating the highest number of potential bidders and the most revenue.
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Officials say it's the most efficient method of generating the highest number of potential bidders and the most revenue.
Waring Elementary School students helped celebrate by dancing at Clemente Recreation Center, where deputy mayor Mike DiBerardinis said that kids like them were his chief motivation to cut his deparment's carbon footprint.
Three retired teachers sued the SRC on First Amendment grounds after they were prohibited from holding protest signs at a contentious meeting on charter schools.
Among the award winners was a woman who has fostered 126 children in her home over 43 years, and adopted five of them.
Eli Zebooker, a retired center city dentist, was the oldest man in attendance. He is a spry 102.
Today's primary election has the parties choosing not only nominees for mayor, but for all 17 seats on City Council.
Voters are being asked to approve commissions for women and universal pre-kindergarten, a rule promoting multi-language access to city services, and a referendum on school district governance.
"Controlled chaos would be an understatement," said police inspector Mike McCarrick, who runs the police department's East Division, where the derailment occurred.
A Federal Judge has ruled that the DA and police will have to slug it out in court with homeowners as they attempt to take down the city's process of seizing drug-related cash, cars and houses.
The Nutter administration has authored a measure that for the first time applies the city's existing hotel tax to Airbnb-type rentals.
The fire department and L&I will perform joint inspections of commercial and industrial properties larger than 15,000 square feet.
The next time you jog up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, take a moment to notice the azure blue and golden yellow flag on the righthand side. It's Philadelphia's "civic" flag.
The Office of LGBT Affairs was created by Mayor Nutter, but LGBT leaders fear that a future mayor might decide to kill it. So they're backing a plan to change the city charter and make the office permanent.
At the Free Library branch on West Rittenhouse Square, during this first of six public forums this week, Comcast customers with pent-up frustrations sounded off.
The site is a one-stop clearinghouse where veterans and their families can find links to Philly-specific services including jobs, housing, and treatment.
Philadelphia's pothole epidemic dominated discussion at a City Council hearing this past week.
A signing ceremony was held today in Terminal 'A' of Philadelphia International Airport, resolving years of friction between the city, which owns and operates the airport, and its municipal neighbors.
"We see this, in its humble way, as a part of Earth Day, in keeping the environment and the streets of Philadelphia cleaner," David Perri said at today's dedication.
Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson was not saying immediately how much money the federal government will chip in for security at next year's Democratic National Convention.
In past years, the feds have given cities that host political conventions upwards of $50 million for security.
Mayor Nutter's chief integrity officer singled out one candidate -- Nelson Diaz -- for having done so.
Nutter has signed an executive order creating a fifteen-member oversight commission to ensure that the Justice Department's recent recommendations become reality.
Now that this is Mayor Nutter's last year in office, councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown fears that another mayor could eliminate the LGBT office he created.
The 2007 smoking ban allowed for waivers under certain circumstances, under a compromise provision to secure passage. But bars have continued to ask for -- and receive -- exemptions.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Saturday will definitely be the pick of the weekend in the Philadelphia region, with temperatures starting off mild and comfortable under a mix of sun and clouds.
Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women, law enforcement sources said.
Wanda the therapy donkey has a packed schedule in Bucks County, bringing joy and comfort to seniors.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Circle S: Second Chance Ranch in Sicklerville also has its own nonprofit to support its rescue mission and give back to the community.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Jonathan Greenard's Eagles debut will have to wait. The outside linebacker was ruled out against the Titans for the second straight week with a pectoral injury.
The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Cubs for the top NL wild card.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
With the midterms 45 days away, the Supreme Court has blocked a push by the Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting. Deadlines to register are less than 30 days from now.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have until Oct. 13 to pass legislation to save skill games after a recent court decision.
Saturday brings lower humidity with a mix of sun and clouds, then Sunday kicks off a wet week with chances of showers each day until next weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
In this week's edition of the Friday Football Frenzy, Interboro beat Sun Valley, Audenried defeated Edison and much more. Here's some of the top highlights from around the Philadelphia region.
Grant Gilmore says that Saturday will be the best day of the weekend with mild and comfortable temps. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.