Councilman Goode Proposes Changes For Tax Abatement Program
"We're giving away money (through the abatement) that we don't necessarily need to give away," Goode said. "And at the same time, driving up tax bills for everyone else."
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"We're giving away money (through the abatement) that we don't necessarily need to give away," Goode said. "And at the same time, driving up tax bills for everyone else."
The state House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill that would have Pennsylvania "opt out" of coverage for most abortions under the new federal health care law, as it is allowed to do.
A new report from an independent agency created by the state legislature, and a warning from the state welfare secretary, add to the debate over whether Pennsylvania should opt for Medicaid expansion under the new federal health care law.
Just three games remain in the season for the Flyers, the first of which is Tuesday night at the Center against the Boston Bruins.
The Phillies will give the ball to right-hander Jonathan Pettibone in the series opener, the 22-year-old rookie will make his Major League debut as he takes the turn of the injured John Lannan.
Under the state's implied consent law, DUI suspects had to submit to blood tests or lose their driving privileges for a year.
Among the allegations in the suit was that the dealer would let buyers drive off in a car, then later charge higher financing rates or repossess the car if the buyer didn't agree to them.
A film festival dedicated to portrayals of people with disabilities opened in Philadelphia Sunday evening and continues through the week. The festival features six films, along with guest speakers, panel discussions and educational programs.
The Delaware Blue Hens are working through their first set of spring workouts under new head coach Dave Brock.
After going 2-1 to start the season, with all three games being played on the road, the Philadelphia Soul finally play their home opener on Saturday
The Philadelphia Union will try to add to D.C. United's early-season struggles on Sunday as they pay RFK Stadium a visit.
They came from city schools, Philly suburban schools and even South Jersey to see the dress rehearsal of Opera Philadelphia's production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Academy of Music.
The cash-strapped district pays more than $50 million a year for the 6000 Philadelphia students who choose cyber charters over district schools.
Coming off a third Ivy League championship in four seasons, the Penn Quakers recently completed their spring workouts.
A Virginia man has been sentenced to at least 15 years in a Pennsylvania prison after admitting to having sex with a 13-year-old girl from Radnor whom he met online late in 2012.
After a successful 2012 season which saw them return to the FCS playoffs, the Villanova Wildcats are getting ready for the 2013 college football season as they wrap up spring practic
The Flyers will try to make it two straight wins tonight as they host the New York Rangers at the Center.
After taking two of three in Miami against the hapless Marlins, the Phillies are now in Cincinnati where they will open a three-game series with the Reds Monday night.
Howie Roseman wishes the Eagles weren't picking so high in the upcoming draft.
SEPTA's fare increases are set to go into effect later this year, and the transit agency is holding several public hearings on the changes this week.
City Council plans a hearing on reports of thieves impersonating Philadelphia utility company workers.
A 30-year-old Philadelphia woman has been recognized for her work trying to improve food choice for thousands of people.
Some Philadelphia restaurants are offering a taste of the islands next week and part of the proceeds are going to young athletes coming to town for the Penn Relays.
If you haven't filed your taxes yet you better hurry! Midnight is the deadline.
Cell phone makers and wireless service providers aren't doing enough to keep our calls and texts secure.
Temperatures in the Philadelphia area will stay above freezing for much of the week.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
Several Pennsylvania communities will be under a Code Orange alert for pollution in the air on Monday.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Temperatures in the Philadelphia area will stay above freezing for much of the week.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
Several Pennsylvania communities will be under a Code Orange alert for pollution in the air on Monday.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
Several Pennsylvania communities will be under a Code Orange alert for pollution in the air on Monday.
Surveillance video shows a man taking a woman's purse while she was waiting for the bus.
A 9-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries after being hit by a car in West Philadelphia on Saturday, police said.
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Washington Township early Sunday morning, police said.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson and her fiancé talks about the lead up to their engagement at 2026 Milano Cortina and a congratulations from Taylor Swift.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
The annual morning game is a tradition for the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Reading Fightin Phils played as "Cream Chipped Beef" in 2024 and "Flapjacks" in 2025.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is launching a pilot program to reduce traffic speeds and crashes around several city schools.
A large amount of water flooded a parking garage at 16th and Callowhill streets in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia this weekend.
The robbery happened on Feb. 5 on the 6900 block of Torresdale Avenue in Tacony, according to police.
While many people don't like the wintry weather, salt truck drivers said it's been good for business.