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Pa. justices reaffirm go-ahead for S. Phila. casino
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has again shot down an effort by City Council to stall construction of a Foxwoods casino in South Philadelphia.
The court refused Friday to reconsider its April 2 decision ordering the city to approve zoning changes needed for the casino. That ruling also forced the city to turn over control of gas and water rights-of-way. Council attorneys had argued that the decision overlooked a conflict with the 2004 state law legalizing casinos. The law prohibits taking city-owned property for a casino project.
Spokeswoman Maureen Garrity said Foxwoods was pleased by Friday's ruling and was moving ahead. - Inquirer staff