Philadelphia Weekly

Gambling Away A Community's Future?

Philadelphia's Civic Coalition on Slots hopes not, seeking to force future casinos in the neighborhood to pay for millions of dollars worth of community improvements.

23 January 2006 - 5:00am

Philadelphia Weekly

Does Triple-A Mean Triple Pollution?

The auto group is lobbying against a Pennsylvania program that would reduce vehicle emissions.

12 January 2006 - 11:00am

Philadelphia Weekly

Gentrification In North Philadelphia

Amid the city's development boom, residents and local groups in one neighborhood wrangle with developers, the city and each other.

10 August 2005 - 2:00pm

Philadelphia Weekly

Philadelphia's Neighborhood Transformation Initiative

The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is making sweeping changes to city neighborhoods, but at what cost?

4 February 2005 - 12:00pm

Philadelphia Weekly

Taxing SUVs

New transportation bills in Pennsylvania call for a range of creative measures to encourage mass transit.

3 February 2005 - 1:00pm

Philadelphia Weekly

What Is The Impact Of A Wireless City?

Mayor John Street's Wireless Philadelphia initiative aims to provided high-speed Internet access across the city. Critics see a 'virtual quagmire'.

28 January 2005 - 1:00pm

Philadelphia Weekly

A Secret Community With Secret Crimes

Philadelphia's Mexican immigrant population isn't reporting rampant crime.

11 January 2005 - 5:00am

Philadelphia Weekly

A Major Nuisance For Cities

Liquor stores and stop-and-go’s, also known as nuisance businesses, have slipped through a legal loophole to hurt the quality of life in Philadelphia.

14 November 2003 - 10:00am

Philadelphia Weekly