Traffic congestion in Center City could result in $58 million tax revenue loss for the city, according to a new report released by the City of Philadelphia.
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Philly Council candidate asks opponents to publicly endorse Trump re-election
Fewer than 1,700 votes separated the first and fourth place finishers https://www.philadelphiavotes.com/en/resources-a-data/ballot-box-app in May’s primary election for Republican City Council at-large seats. – MORE
2019 Wawa Welcome America Festival: Road closures, restrictions and SEPTA information
The Wawa Welcome America Festival returns to Philadelphia in 2019 with six days of events running from Saturday, June 29 through the Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4. – MORE
Philly police seeking man who vandalized Holocaust Memorial
According to a Philadelphia detective alert, the man etched the initials “RBM” and two SS bolts – “a known Nazi symbol” – into the memorial’s pillars just before 10 a.m. on June 16. – MORE
Man shot and killed outside Delco court after he reportedly tried to take police officer’s gun
A man was shot and killed outside a Delaware County courthouse Friday after he got into an altercation with law enforcement officers and reportedly tried to take a police officer’s gun. – MORE
South Philly refinery workers file lawsuit, claim PES didn’t give enough warning before layoffs
A lawsuit was filed Friday in Eastern District Court on behalf of workers laid off from jobs at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philly, which exploded and caught fire overnight last week. – MORE
Two arrested for allegedly setting Camden County elementary school playground on fire
Two people, including a minor, were arrested Friday for allegedly setting a Camden County elementary school playground on fire last weekend. – MORE
Hahnemann University Hospital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Philadelphia Academic Health System, owners of Hahnemann University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court. – MORE
Haven Nightclub in Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget casino closing this month
Haven Nightclub in the Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City is permanently closing on July 28. – MORE
New Jersey’s minimum wage just went up to $10 an hour
New Jersey lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation increasing the state’s minimum wage on Monday, bringing it to $10 an hour. – MORE
Fourth fireworks forecast for Philly: Cross your fingers
The Philadelphia region registered its first heatwave of the summer last week, and another is likely this week. – MORE
Girl, 9, in critical condition after M80 explodes in her hand in Kensington home
A nine-year-old girl is in critical condition and may have lost fingers after police say an explosive device went off in her Kensington home Sunday night. – MORE
How a very good dog named Maverick is helping a local vet escape the lingering effects of war
In April, the 30-year-old veteran, who served for five years in Afghanistan with his fellow U.S. Marines, was introduced to Maverick, a one-and-a-half-year-old black-and tan lab. They hit it off on the spot. – MORE
Philly City Wage Tax dips slightly as part of ongoing reduction plan
Philadelphia’s City Wage Tax was reduced slightly on July 1, 2019, as part of an overall plan to bring down the much-maligned rate. – MORE
Wawa is making 32,000 Shortis for Hoagie Day on Tuesday
Starting at noon at Independence Hall, Wawa is giving away free Shortis as part of Hoagie Day — and making about 9 tons of them to prepare. – MORE