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Top Philadelphia news: Refinery shutdown pits workers, climate activists; law firm seeks tax break

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Published on March 09, 2020
Top Philadelphia news: Refinery shutdown pits workers, climate activists; law firm seeks tax breakPhoto: Gloria Bell/Flickr

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

1 of city's richest law firms wants tax breaks, again

Dechert, one of Philadelphia's wealthiest law firms, is taking the state to court over its refusal to grant the firm lucrative tax breaks — for a second time.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philly refinery shutdown pitted workers against climate activists

What played out after the refinery's collapse is a longstanding struggle in the climate justice movement. It's often framed as "jobs vs. the environment," but experts say that's a troubling —and false — choice.

Read the full story on Billy Penn.

Phillies see potential to turn starting rotation into strength

The Phillies will need better starting pitching to compete in 2020, and they believe they can turn theirs from a weakness to a strength.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.


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