Philly D.A. challenges law that creates special prosecutor for crimes on SEPTA



Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a legal challenge Thursday questioning Act 40, the Republican-led state law that assigns a special prosecutor to handle crimes at – or near – SEPTA properties in the city. Krasner has called the law antidemocratic and unconstitutional; Republicans say it will restore law and order in the city.



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Penn faces new probe from House committee over tax-exempt status



The University of Pennsylvania is now facing a probe from the Republican Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, while concurrently facing two other formal federal investigations.



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Essex Property Trust Sees Sustainable Practices Driving Sustainable Returns


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CEO Angela Kleiman also sees proptech playing key role in Essex’s success.



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Delco man rescued after getting stranded in tree surrounded by flooded Marcus Hook Creek



Delaware County first responders rescued a man from a tree in Upper Chichester during Tuesday night’s rainstorm. They shared video of the daring rescue of the man, who was stranded after being surrounded by floodwaters. The county received nearly 2,000 emergency calls on Tuesday night, including 27 for water rescues.



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Hedge funds and investment firms are set to take over Audacy. Layoffs and station sales could follow, experts say.



Audacy’s bankruptcy agreement would hand control of the company over to a group of lenders led by hedge fund HG Vora. Experts explain what the new owners’ plans might entail.



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REIT Fourth Quarter Returns Positively Impacted by Changing Perceptions on Rates: Webinar


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IREI and Nareit’s fourth quarter performance webinar pointed to continued M&A activity in 2024.



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PECO Says Some Customers Won’t Have Power Until Saturday



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It's about to become a lot easier to cancel gym memberships in New Jersey



Beginning April 1, 2024, New Jersey gyms that offer online sign-ups also must allow people to terminate their memberships on their websites. The new law, signed Monday by Gov. Phil Murphy, aims to make it easier to terminate gym memberships. Many gyms currently require in-person cancellations.



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Philadelphia ice cream maker attracts Silicon Valley investment, plots major expansion



After an investment from a California private equity firm, beaded ice cream manufacturer Mini Melts USA plans to open 12 new facilities in 2024, including one in Philadelphia, to significantly increase its distribution and manufacturing capacities.



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WSFS celebrates grand opening of new banking office and Wiss Fiss Lounge



WSFS Bank celebrated the grand opening of its banking office and the accompanying Wiss Fiss Lounge at WSFS’ Philadelphia headquarters at 1818 WSFS Bank Place on Market Street.



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