Peter Passi

The city is laying out some rules of the road for businesses that intend to commercially sell marijuana.

The project will bring 72 affordable housing units and a child care center to downtown.

City councilors endorsed a plan to provide $1 million in support for the Damiano Center as the Chum Center closes for expansion.

It's not yet clear whether the high-stakes suit will be appealed.

Van Tassel understands his future duties but is stepping into a new leadership position during a time of recent turmoil and opportunity.

A development agreement with Center City Housing Corp. is expected to yield a 30-unit apartment building.

The DEDA support approved Wednesday will lead to the renovation of the Damiano Center's largely-now-unused third floor.

Although incentives still await City Council approval, they likely will be offered to producers who make use of local staff and businesses.

City officials plan not to disclose the identity of that preferred firm until December.

A committee recommendation to hire an Arizona-based company will now go to the City Council for consideration.