Philadelphia, February 20 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it has awarded Philadelphia $28.6 million through the 2008 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program. Philadelphia was awarded $26,360,293 in the competitive portion, and…
$172 million in savings will be realized over five years Today, Mayor Michael Nutter, City Controller Alan Butkovitz and the Pension Board announced a plan to reduce the City’s pension obligations while saving the city $170 million over the next…
February 10 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed an Executive Order today establishing the Mayor’s Task Force on Tax Policy and Economic Competitiveness. Mayor Nutter signed the Executive Order after a speech given to the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce…
FUNDING PART OF NEW STRATEGY FOCUSING INVESTMENT ON NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS Philadelphia, February 8 – This afternoon Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Deputy Mayor Andy Altman announced that two programs will direct $13 million to developments and small businesses along…
More than 50% tickets given to outside groups, non-profit organizations, and Recreation Centers February 06 – The City of Philadelphia has released the names of those who received tickets to the Mayor’s Box at the Wachovia Center, Wachovia Spectrum, Lincoln…
Not all cities reported job losses last year there are 15 cities that reported job gains with Houston topping the list with a gain of 57,300 jobs.
Governor Rendell cancels the 3% and 2.25% raises that where due in July and next January.
Mayor Nutter visited a block captain’s house to discuss his upcoming budget plans. The residents at the meeting said they would rather pay higher taxes then have their city services cut.
In a recent poll 71% of respondents favor Mayor Nutter. The poll also unveiled that 81% understand the financial crisis the city is facing.
200,000 California State Employees are staying home today as the mandatory state furlough begins. The 2-day a month furlough is going to reduce the average state workers salary 9.2%.
