Philadelphia, October 31 – Moments ago the Phillies became the 2008 World Series Champions. Together, the team and the City will celebrate this victory on Friday, October 31, by hosting a parade that will originate at noon at 20th and…
Philadelphia, October 31 – Moments ago the Phillies became the 2008 World Series Champions. Together, the team and the City will celebrate this victory on Friday, October 31, by hosting a parade that will originate at noon at 20th and…
Philadelphia, October 27 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Council President Anna C. Verna have received the Preliminary Report of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Construction Industry Diversity. “I am very grateful for the work of the Commission to date…
Philadelphia, October 23, 2008 – Today in City Council, members, with support of Mayor Michael A. Nutter, introduced resolutions honoring seven fallen police officers by renaming both the street where the lived and the street where they died. "These seven…
PHILADELPHIA…October 20, 2008…By advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1993, the Philadelphia Phillies are not only keeping the dream of a championship alive, but are also giving the City of Philadelphia’s economy a welcome boost. According to the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce, and the Philadelphia Sports Congress, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, this prolonged playoff run could generate up to $20M in incremental spending for the area economy.
PHILADELPHIA, October 17, 2008 – After two months of hearings that included testimony from city officials, officials of the Philadelphia Fire Fighters’ Union, IAFF Local 22, and numerous experts, an interest arbitration panel has issued an award setting the terms…
PHILADELPHIA, October 15 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter urged Philadelphia voters to back a proposal amending the Charter to merge the Fairmount Park Commission and the Department of Recreation. The question will appear on the November 4th ballot and voters…
Philadelphia, October 6, 2008 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the membership of the Mayor’s Advisory Task Force on Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform at a press conference at City Hall today. The Task Force will be chaired by former…
One-stop-shop for business also created Philadelphia, October 1 – Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter today signed an executive order creating an Economic Opportunity Cabinet designed to set policy and establish goals to support the development, growth and participation in contract…
