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Gas industry group that includes PGW lobbies against federal funding for Philadelphia and state
The American Public Gas Association wants Trump to limit funds for cutting carbon emissions. Philadelphia Gas Works is its ...
Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled amid concerns of ICE presence
An annual festival in Philadelphia dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture and history has been cancelled, with organizers ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...
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Programs offering free SEPTA rides to city workers, low-income residents on track for extensions
In a change of course on Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will not scrap a program that gives free SEPTA rides to city employees and hopes to reach a deal that will extend another program ...
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Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled amid concerns of ICE presence
CNN has reached out to ICE for comment. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office declined to comment as the event is not city sponsored. The festival had also been cancelled in 2017 ...
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Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled amid concerns of ICE presence
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, ICE has detained thousands of people, using aggressive methods like the rarely-used Alien Enemies Act to deport them quickly and chilling the ...