Crime rate rises in Swarthmore Borough
Students at the college may have noticed an increase in Public Safety’s Timely Warning Notifications regarding off-campus crime this semester.
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Region
Spate of new skyscrapers set to redefine Phila. skyline
In recent months, four major new skyscrapers have been announced for Philadelphia — three in Center City and one in
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Book review: Planning Philadelphia
The usual rap on post-World War II city planners is that they ruined our cities with their highways and shopping
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American colleges and universities face controversy over municipal payments
In recent years, cities have implemented or are increasing the PILOTs — payments in lieu of taxes — paid by
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Universities, hospitals remake West Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, located right across the Schuylkill River from Center City, is still in heavy use by Amtrak
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Students, local residents petition to keep rail line open
The wide-spread popularity of Sara Morell’s ‘15 petition objecting to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) proposed 2015 suspension of
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SEPTA says it may shutter local rail line in 2015
As part of a proposed “Service Realignment Plan” released several weeks ago by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority officials, service on
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Town Center West awaits approval to move forward
The construction of a new softball field closer to Palmer Residence Hall may have people wondering what will replace the
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