City Council Proposes a Boozy Bailout For Schools
A new plan calls for funding schools with revenue drawn from keeping bars open and extra hour.
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Finnegan’s Wake’s Bid for Bodine Street Is Dead
Due to lack of community support the proposed plan was never brought before City Council for vote.
Despite ROC Findings, Kenney and Other City Council Members Dine at Capital Grill
Though the report calls out the chain for its unfair practices, City Council members still chose to eat there.
City Councilman Frank DiCicco Wants to Give Bodine Street to Cronies at Finnegan's Wake
While one stretch of city owned property might go to a private business, another is being pulled out form under a park and garden's caretakers.
Bouncer Bill Gets City Council’s Approval; Burger King Fries a Better Fry
Plus: an increasing number of chefs are turning out books about cooking at home; and the 2011 British Curry Awards go off without a hitch, all in our morning news roundup.
Not Everyone Is Thrilled About the Passing of the Gratuity Protection Bill
How does the bill effect business owners?
City Council Decides on the Gratuity Protection Bill Tomorrow
The bill if passed will prevent business owners from covering credit card transaction fees from servers gratuities.
Nutter Sticks to His Guns and Turns Down ‘Big Soda’ Money
The administration said it will combat the obesity program in its own way.
American Sardine Bar Is a Month Away From Opening … For Real This Time
The bar and restaurant gained the community's approval, but one neighbor started throwing punches.
Soda Tax Goes Flat; Police Arrest NFL Star Raheem Brock After He Stiffed Copabanana
Plus: Lady Gaga's meat dress lands at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame; and Ferran Adria shills for Pepsi, all in our morning news roundup.
City Council Blocks Expansion of an Upper Roxborough Community Garden; Gubernatorial Hopeful Tom Corbett Pushes For Privatization of PA’s Liquor Stores
Plus Iron Chef tanks in Australia, and college administrators crack down on "drunkorexia" all in our morning news roundup.
American Sardine Bar Meets Opposition From Neighbors
Supporters were urged to contact City Council and let them know they are in favor of the redevelopment.
Promoter's Bill Approved by City Council; Drinking Pickle Juice Relieves Muscle Cramps
Plus: Suburban coffee roasters brew up a following, and NY Senator Chuck Schumer ants to curb honey fraud, all in our morning news roundup.
