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OPA tells us how it figured out reassessments
The Office of Property Assessment late last week posted on its website the methodology it used to arrive at the property values recently mailed to ... Full story
Business Expo set for May 8
Ron Jaworski, football analyst and former Eagle, will appear at the Chamber Expo. ... Full story
Methadone clinic approved
The Zoning Board of Adjustment last week voted 4-1 to grant a use variance for NorthEast Treatment Centers to open a methadone clinic at 7520 ... Full story
Ayers, Council clash over fire budget
Six minutes. That’s how long it took Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and his aides to calculate a response to one specific question by City Councilman ... Full story
Many concerns voiced at NE budget hearing
City Council members were asked for more money for libraries, more dollars for union workers, more cash for health care and more cops to patrol ... Full story
As election nears, Butkovitz’s confidence grows
City Controller Alan Butkovitz is predicting the “lowest turnout in history” when the election polls open on May 21. Butkovitz, a Democrat, is seeking a third ... Full story
Along with dance, a lifetime of memories
On a sun-baked Saturday afternoon, two big parking lots behind George Washington High School were jam-packed, and more cars lined almost every inch of the ... Full story
Trophy shop teams up with Hall of Fame
Spike’s, a company that provides trophies, awards and much more, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its current location last week by hosting a vendor show ... Full story
Playtime upgrade
It looks like the little playground at Verree Road and Tustin Street just got erased. All but one piece of equipment is gone. The shredded tires ... Full story
Budget hearing to be held in NE Philly
City Council will hold a neighborhood budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Lincoln High School’s auditorium, 3201 Ryan Ave. Residents wishing to sign ... Full story
Fire! Emergency on board
A fire has erupted in space. Four astronauts had to think fast as alarms sounded and their shuttle filled with smoke. Just moments before, they had ... Full story
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Bill Kenny
| Reporter bkenny@bsmphilly.com ______________________________________________ Bill Kenny has been with the Northeast Times since 1998. He has delivered a number of important stories over the years, with special emphasis on police and courts coverage. His specialty is undertaking in-depth stories that examine key newsmakers and topical issues of importance to the people of Northeast Philadelphia.Log in
