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Top Philadelphia news: Soda tax to help parks fizzles; series of robberies hits South Philly; more

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Published on February 21, 2020
Top Philadelphia news: Soda tax to help parks fizzles; series of robberies hits South Philly; morePhoto: Jason Murphy/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Soda tax meant for parks and rec centers off to slow start

Mayor Jim Kenney promised $500 million to fix up Philadelphia parks, recreation centers and libraries. But the project’s budget and scope have shrunk, and City Council members are frustrated by its slow pace.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Shoplifter’s 7-year prison sentence for probation violation was improper, court says

The Superior Court questioned what motivated Philadelphia Judge Anne Marie Coyle, who has publicly clashed with the office of District Attorney Larry Krasner over its handling of probation-violation cases.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

South Philly neighborhood on edge after 3 robberies in less than 2 months

On Wednesday morning, Philadelphia police released new video of two robberies that happened within 48 hours of each other.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Cecil B. Moore mural restored, ready for visitors in North Philadelphia

A celebration took place in front of the artwork at Jefferson and Bouvier streets on Thursday morning.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

13-story apartment complex could be coming to Northern Liberties

According to plans submitted to Philadelphia's Civic Design Review, the apartment will feature 382 apartments with more than 200 parking spaces.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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