Compact Philadelphia, where many stops are a short ride away, has about as many taxis per person as sprawling, auto-oriented Houston, Dallas and Los Angeles.  Even with the 45 new medallions the Philadelphia Parking Authority (our taxi regulator) just issued…

Erin Molchany and Harry Readshaw Most of the political intrigue this spring has focused on the Democratic contest for governor, but further down the ballot are four state primary races deserving of Philly-area political junkies’ attention. These are races that…

Artist rendering of proposed globe at 12th and Arch streets. You’re strolling down Walnut Street when you turn onto Broad and you see it:  A sculpture of a giant hand reaching out of the sidewalk, palming a massive glowing orb…

via Flickr/donkeyhotey ?Gov. Tom Corbett?s re-election hopes are circling the drain, but Philadelphians hoping to part with Corbett shouldn?t break out the party hats just yet. Republicans control both chambers in Harrisburg, so a Democratic governor wouldn?t be able to…