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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. Since winter…

February 27, 2014
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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 University City.…

January 23, 2014
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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 malls, and…

January 20, 2014
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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 institutions of…

December 5, 2013
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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 and SEPTA,…

November 13, 2013
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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 the Media/Elwyn…

October 31, 2013
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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 the Media/Elwyn…

October 3, 2013
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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 old athletic…

September 12, 2013

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