P-com News City http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city RSS Feed for P-com News City en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:55:03 GMT For Unisys: No sign, no lease? http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080724_For_Unisys__No_sign__no_lease_.html To suburban hi-tech firm Unisys, hanging two giant red logos on the face of Two Liberty Place would be a proud declaration of a new global headquarters. Fumo: Offered $ to casinos to move http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080724_Fumo__Offered___to_casinos_to_move.html State Sen. Vince Fumo said that he had offered operators of the proposed Foxwoods and SugarHouse casinos $50 million and $20 million, respectively, last year to abandon their waterfront sites. No short-term fix to rid Phila. park of homeless http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080723_No_short-term_fix_to_rid_Phila__park_of_homeless.html A predawn amorous romp. A bath. A morning shave. Acceptable behavior for your home. But for a public space like Rittenhouse Square? $17M facelift OK'd for Parkway http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080718__17M_facelift_OK_d_for_Parkway.html Over the next three years, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will receive a $17.1 million face-lift, complete with enhanced sidewalks, new trees and shrubbery and two revamped parks. Tax board going ahead with reassessment http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080718_Tax_board_going_ahead_with_reassessment.html The Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes voted unanimously yesterday to move forward with a plan that could lead to sweeping changes in the way property is taxed in the city. City's property-tax board backs overhaul http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080718_City_s_property-tax_board_backs_overhaul.html Philadelphia's Board of Revision of Taxes unanimously endorsed a sweeping overhaul of the city's bewildering and inequitable property-tax system yesterday, a move that could lead to big tax increases for many property owners in years to come, while others will likely enjoy significant tax cuts. Foxwoods: Let's get a move on http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080717_Foxwoods__Let_s_get_a_move_on.html The developers of a proposed riverfront casino in South Philly, fed up with what they say are tactical delays by Mayor Nutter's administration, went back to the state Supreme Court yesterday to get help to start building. Today's vote on full-value property tax only 'start of the discussion' http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080717_Today_s_vote_on_full-value_property_tax_only__start_of_the_discussion_.html The Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission threw a political hot potato into the air five years ago and, after burning hands all around the city, it lands today at the Board of Revision of Taxes. Better days - and pedestrian access - ahead for Ben Franklin Parkway http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080717_Better_days_-_and_pedestrian_access_-_ahead_for_Ben_Franklin_Parkway.html Better pedestrian access and new landscaping are among the details expected today when Gov. Rendell unveils a $17 million plan to enhance the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Carpenters: We're not anti-minority http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/city/20080716_Carpenters__We_re_not_anti-minority.html As the clamor has grown for more minority participation in the city's construction industry, carpenters union business manager Ed Coryell has stayed out of the fray.