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March 1, 2008
New study shows earning power of a diploma
March 1, 2008 Meghan McHugh, The Notebook Every day, high school-aged youth in Philadelphia are making a critical investment decision that could cost...
February 13, 2008
A budget for the people
February 13, 2008 Josh Cornfield, Metro CITY HALL. For regular taxpaying citizens, trying to wrap the mind around hundreds of pages of the city budget...
January 24, 2008
A warning on Philadelphia's pension and health costs
January 24, 2008 Marcia Gelbart, Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia's ballooning pension and health-care costs threaten the city's ability to provide...
January 24, 2008
25%+ of city budget to go to benefits: report
January 24, 2008 Catherine Lucey, Philadelphia Daily News NOTE: THIS STORY HAS BEEN CORRECTED. The costs of benefits for city workers will soon devour...
January 23, 2008
Report warns of Phila.'s rising pension, health-care costs
January 23, 2008 Athena D. Merritt, Philadelphia Business Journal Philadelphia's soaring pension and health-care costs are outpacing revenue, which...
January 18, 2008
Shirley Franklin on being mayor
January 18, 2008 Elaine Welles, Philadelphia Tribune Witty and smart, Franklin gave detailed facts and figures with ease, as she talked about the...
January 16, 2008
Atlanta mayor gives Nutter tips for success
January 16, 2008 Mike Benner, Metro CENTER CITY. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has a few ideas for Mayor Michael Nutter. And since she’s been named...
December 7, 2007
In '08, Phila. civic leaders will check out Atlanta for ideas
December 7, 2007 Athena D. Merritt, Philadelphia Business Journal The desire to improve Philadelphia led more than 70 government, business and...
October 24, 2007
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS PRESS SOUTHEAST PA CANDIDATES ON REGIONAL COLLABORATION VIA SURVEY Twenty asked to discuss vision of and challenges to area’s success
Contact: Allison Kelsey, Economy League, 215 563 3640 x14 Luz Cardenas, United Way, 215 520 8850 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS PRESS...
March 5, 2007
POLL: PHILADELPHIANS’ PRIORITIES NOT ADDRESSED BY CITY PERFORMANCE
March 5, 2007 Shannon Grant, Braithwaite Communications Allison Kelsey, Economy League Economy League Poll Shows Citizens Unhappy with Services...