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How the speed of sheriff sales affects vacancy and blight

How the speed of sheriff sales affects vacancy and blight
  • April 13, 2012 10:01 am
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Over on PlanPhilly, Patrick Kerkstra reports that the city is falling short on its sheriff sales, and looks at proposals that could help the city capture lost revenue and reduce neighborhood blight. It’s the must-read of the day.

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Ben Franklin Bridge ramp funding cut, city ice rinks reopen, distributing $30m in sheriff sale proceeds, Overbrook Farms Historic District vote postponed

Ben Franklin Bridge ramp funding cut, city ice rinks reopen, distributing $30m in sheriff sale proceeds, Overbrook Farms Historic District vote postponed
  • December 12, 2011 8:02 am
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  • Bicycle Coalition wants Ben Franklin Bridge bike/pedestrian ramp funding restored
  • Renovation at city ice rinks once slated to close
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    Tensions high between City and Occupy, Sheriff’s Office’s investigated, CDAG objects to SugarHouse expansion, Buddhist temple’s deed stolen

    Tensions high between City and Occupy, Sheriff’s Office’s investigated, CDAG objects to SugarHouse expansion, Buddhist temple’s deed stolen
    • November 14, 2011 8:25 am
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  • Occupy Philly votes to stay at Dilworth, Nutter’s patience wears thin
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