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#TBT: Back to North Philly

About a year ago, we went back to the 1990s to look at the groundbreaking ceremony of our North Philly neighborhood lot. We know: The black and white pictures make you think they’re from the ‘50s, but don’t be fooled. Anyway, this month we’re taking another look at the groundbreaking ceremony,
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RFP No. 15-27 – Construction Management – Garage D Renewal

This request for proposals is being issued by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (the “Authority”).  The Authority is soliciting written proposals from qualified construction management firms for professional services for the Garage D Renewal project at the Philadelphia International Airport located in the City of Philadelphia. Prospective Proposers will need to register by emailing Mary Wheeler, Manager of

Guest Post: The Latest Distracted Driving Stats

By: Fay Niselbaum It only takes a single moment of inattention for a car accident to occur. Unfortunately, a society that is too busy has led to all too many people attempting to do other things while they’re behind the wheel. Simply reaching for something in the car can be a
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RFQ No. 16-04 – Bond Counsel

This request for qualifications is being issued by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (the “Authority”).  The Authority is soliciting written responses from qualified firms to serve as legal bond counsel and co-bond counsel with respect to the issuance of bonds related to certain agreements between the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the City of

RFQ No. 16-05 – Financial Advisor

This request for qualifications is being issued by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (the “Authority”).  The Authority is soliciting written responses from qualified firms to serve as financial advisor with respect to the issuance of bonds related to certain agreements between the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the City of Philadelphia. Interested firms will need to

Parking Fails: Volume VIII

With more than 200 million drivers on  the road in the U.S. alone, you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll see a good amount of comedy on the road, or in these cases, off the road. Parking Fail # 1 Alright, so there’s nothing necessarily wrong with this park job. But
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Bid No. 16-06 – Provide and Install Bird Control Netting at PHL

This bid is being issued by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (the “Authority”).  The Authority is soliciting written bids from qualified general contractors to furnish all necessary equipment, materials and labor to install anti bird netting to the underside of the toll plaza canopy at the Philadelphia International Airport. Bidders will need to register by emailing Mary