Executive order replaces city contract preferences for minority- and women-owned businesses with small, local businesses
Update: 2025-11-19
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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (midday edition):
For the first time in nearly two weeks, SEPTA didn’t pre-cancel Regional Rail trains due to the car shortage.
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Philly's food scene is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Three restaurants were awarded Michelin stars.
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Philadelphia’s 40-year-old policy of contract quotas for women- and minority-owned businesses has officially been replaced by a policy favoring small, local businesses.
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The Philadelphia School District is collecting more community feedback before recommending which of its aging buildings should be modernized, merged or closed.
For the first time in nearly two weeks, SEPTA didn’t pre-cancel Regional Rail trains due to the car shortage.
...
Philly's food scene is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Three restaurants were awarded Michelin stars.
...
Philadelphia’s 40-year-old policy of contract quotas for women- and minority-owned businesses has officially been replaced by a policy favoring small, local businesses.
...
The Philadelphia School District is collecting more community feedback before recommending which of its aging buildings should be modernized, merged or closed.
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