OPA to Explain Rising Property Assessments City Council is finally asking the Office of Property Assessment to explain itself, and for Northeast homeowners staring at higher tax bills, the timing […]
Author Archives: Jordan Williams-Crenshaw
Owner and editor of Philly Rhino, a Black Rhino Media publication covering Northeast Philadelphia first and the whole city when it hits home. Based in Tacony.
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Boycott Ride Ends With 3 Arrests
Boycott Ride Ends With 3 Arrests About 200 counterprotesters turned out in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday to oppose a bicycle “boycott ride” targeting six Jewish owned restaurants, and police reported […]
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Kids Seal a Time Capsule Until 2076
Kids Seal a Time Capsule Until 2076 Philadelphia children sealed their voices, artwork, and hopes for the future in a time capsule on Saturday, and the capsule will not be […]
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Frankford Ave Storefronts Get $2M Boost
The city is expanding its $2 million storefront improvement program citywide after a pilot upgraded five local businesses.
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Judge Hands Philly a Win on ICE Detainers
Judge Hands Philly a Win on ICE Detainers A federal judge ruled Thursday that Philadelphia does not have to honor immigration detainers, dismissing the Justice Department’s challenge to the city’s […]
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Toys R Us Returns to Roosevelt Mall
A standalone toy shop is planned for the holidays, focusing on collectibles and launch events, with no opening date yet.
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School Board OKs $200M, 17 Closures Loom
The education board approved $200 million to modernize four schools, while 17 closures remain planned, including Frankford’s Harding Middle.
Posted inTransit and Streets
Council to Weigh SEPTA Student Safety
A Friday hearing will examine youth safety on transit and whether student passes should work year-round for about $64 million.
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Harrisburg Shift Could Fund Schools
Democrats declared a sweep in Harrisburg on Tuesday night, and school funding advocates in Philadelphia hope it means more money is finally on the way. Gov. Josh Shapiro won reelection, […]
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Data Center Protest Hits City Hall
The No Data Centers in Philly campaign called a rally for noon today on the south apron of City Hall, calling on City Council to pass a moratorium on data […]
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Foster Mom Charged in Girl’s Death
Philadelphia prosecutors charged a 36 year old foster mother with murder on Thursday, a day after the body of a 10 year old girl in her care was found in […]
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Council to Weigh Trash Fines, Street Bills
Council to Weigh Trash Fines, Street Bills City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services meets Monday to take up nine bills, including one that would cancel trash fines when the […]