Author Archives: phillyxp
Will Pennsylvania privatize the lottery?
Move seems pointless, counterproductive, corruptible
Will Pennsylvania privatize the lottery?
Move seems pointless, counterproductive, corruptible
Reactions to Dissolution of Phila School District
City’s education activists speak out against radical restructuring plan
Reactions to Dissolution of Phila School District
City’s education activists speak out against radical restructuring plan
Limerick Nuke Plant Floods Philly With Radioactive Water
State environmental agency says spill not of public interest.
Limerick Nuke Plant Floods Philly With Radioactive Water
State environmental agency says spill not of public interest.
Property Tax Deadbeats Get Away Scot-Free
If you don’t pay taxes, the Sheriff could seize your property. Sometime in the next 45 years.
Property Tax Deadbeats Get Away Scot-Free
If you don’t pay taxes, the Sheriff could seize your property. Sometime in the next 45 years.
“School Choice” Hacks Launch Attack in State Rep. Race
West Philly campaign part of concerted effort to loot and destroy public education.
“School Choice” Hacks Launch Attack in State Rep. Race
West Philly campaign part of concerted effort to loot and destroy public education.
Disgraced Charter School Founder Admits To Stealing $850,000
Just another day in Philadelphia.
Disgraced Charter School Founder Admits To Stealing $850,000
Just another day in Philadelphia.
Local Lawyer Dresses Up Like Policeman
Is the 5-0 wannabe breaking the law?
Report Shows DRPA Is Just as Corrupt as You Thought
If you ever thought the Delaware River Port Authority might be shady, you were right.
Report Shows DRPA Is Just as Corrupt as You Thought
If you ever thought the Delaware River Port Authority might be shady, you were right.
Controller’s Employees Must Conform to City Ethics Rules
No more politics on the job, city solicitor says.
Controller’s Employees Must Conform to City Ethics Rules
No more politics on the job, city solicitor says.
Camden Hospital Thrives Thanks to Political Connections
A tale of 21st century corruption.
PODCAST: Will Philly Elections See Reform?
New faces get to work rebuilding the City Commision’s image. They start by installing computers in the office.
PODCAST: Will Philly Elections See Reform?
New faces get to work rebuilding the City Commision’s image. They start by installing computers in the office.
How Do Political Parties Spend Their Cash in Philadelphia?
David Lynn digs into campaign finance data.
How Do Political Parties Spend Their Cash in Philadelphia?
David Lynn digs into campaign finance data.
Community College Professors Put Off Strike, For Now
Vast gap remains between administration’s offer and professor and staff expectations.
Community College Professors Put Off Strike, For Now
Vast gap remains between administration’s offer and professor and staff expectations.
Traffic Court Filled With Political Hacks
“To win requires support from the city’s Democratic ward organization, money from the region’s construction trades, and luck.”
Traffic Court Filled With Political Hacks
“To win requires support from the city’s Democratic ward organization, money from the region’s construction trades, and luck.”
Land Bank: City Council Power Grab?
The road to corruption is paved with good intentions . . .
City To Raise Taxes, Deny Raising Taxes
Spin, spin, spin . . . spin around, spin around.
School Cheating Scandal Heats Up
Fifty-six schools implicated, including 11 recognized for high achievement.
School Cheating Scandal Heats Up
Fifty-six schools implicated, including 11 recognized for high achievement.
Does Mayor’s Office Have Kill Power Over Fox 29 Stories?
Video of Nutter spanking woman never sees the light of day.
Does Mayor’s Office Have Kill Power Over Fox 29 Stories?
Video of Nutter spanking woman never sees the light of day.
FBI Probe Targets Chaka Fattah’s Son
Son of congressman gets nearly half a million in school district funds. Why?
FBI Probe Targets Chaka Fattah’s Son
Son of congressman gets nearly half a million in school district funds. Why?
Sheriff’s Vanity on Full Display
Wants taxpayers to buy him a new SUV, decals with his name.
PODCAST: When Do Neighborhood Improvement Districts Go too Far?
Politically connected developer maneuvers to create a district in North Philly so friends can have jobs.
PODCAST: When Do Neighborhood Improvement Districts Go too Far?
Politically connected developer maneuvers to create a district in North Philly so friends can have jobs.
PPA Cronies Make Bid for Charter School
Lawmakers team up with Fenerty to grab a slice of taxpayer pie.
PPA Cronies Make Bid for Charter School
Lawmakers team up with Fenerty to grab a slice of taxpayer pie.
Folks with HIV To Die On the Streets of Philadelphia
Thanks, Governor Corbett.
Philadelphia’s Workforce Woefully Lacking Basic Skills
And getting worse.
Will Nationwide Attack on Women’s Rights Come to Pennsylvania?
Or is it already here?
State Calls 76-Year-Old Grocery Clerk “Unacceptable Risk to Community”
William Barnes to remain behind bars despite his acquittal a year and a half ago.
State Calls 76-Year-Old Grocery Clerk “Unacceptable Risk to Community”
William Barnes to remain behind bars despite his acquittal a year and a half ago.
District Cheating Scandal Expands Fourfold to 53 Schools
Scores from 2010 and 2011 show cheating was even more widespread than previously believed.
District Cheating Scandal Expands Fourfold to 53 Schools
Scores from 2010 and 2011 show cheating was even more widespread than previously believed.
Inquirer and Daily News To Fire 37, But Will Anyone Want To Stay?
National press writes the obituaries for the free press in Philadelphia.
Inquirer and Daily News To Fire 37, But Will Anyone Want To Stay?
National press writes the obituaries for the free press in Philadelphia.
We Talkin’ About Taxes
Budget Bulldog predicts annual tax raises to continue.
