Philly Commerce Director Michael Rashid resigns after allegations of anti-Semitism and 'toxic' workplace claims



Michael Rashid, director of the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, resigned from leading the department Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Recently there has been controversy about Rashid’s toxic management of the department, inflammatory social media posts and anti-Semitic remarks. Mayor James Kenney confirmed Rashid’s resignation in a press release.



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17,200-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa in Newtown Square heads to auction without reserve



Previously owned by the former owners of the Franklin Mint, the home features a large indoor pool, library and four fireplaces. The estate has been listed at least six times since 2012.



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Inside Jim Kenney’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year



“There is a finite period of time for each of us to make a positive impact on our city as elected officials,” Mayor Jim Kenney […]



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Gov. Wolf visits Chester to highlight state's gun violence prevention efforts



Gov. Tom Wolf was in Chester on Friday to highlight the state funding going to local groups battling gun violence in Delaware County.



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Philadelphia restaurant openings: Townsend reopens in East Passyunk; Cherry Hill gets new seafood spot



Other openings include a craft ice cream maker setting up shop near Rittenhouse Square.



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Philly Airport's economy lot to be closed for good



Philly Airport’s economy lot to be closed for good



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Viewpoint: How Philadelphia businesses can help create a diverse, equitable tech ecosystem



Comcast, Bank of America and Coded for Kids execs advocate for a more diverse and equitable tech landscape, and lay out how Philadelphia businesses can contribute to the shift.



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Road rage video shows man assaulting woman in Newtown Township parking lot



The Newtown Township Police Department in Bucks County is searching for a man who assaulted a woman during a road rage incident at a PetSmart parking lot on Nov. 21. Investigators released a video of the incident that shows the male driver of a Tesla Model X shove a woman to the ground before speeding off from the scene at 2600 S. Eagle Road.



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Grand Lux Cafe closing King of Prussia Mall location



A Grand Lux Cafe location that previously operated at the Cherry Hill Mall similarly shuttered last year.



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Outdoor dining setups to remain permanent in some areas of Philly with mayors approval



City Council unanimously passed legislation Thursday that will permanently allow for licensed outdoor dining spaces to continue operating in certain areas of Philadelphia. Streeteries and sidewalk cafés in neighborhoods like Center City and Old City will need to follow a number of design, placement and public safety guidelines in order to have their licenses renewed. Outdoor dining setups that are not located within one of the designated sections will need to receive approval from city officials through a special ordinance.



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