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 Crane operator, Sean Benschop, turns himself in to police (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Police Department)

Crane operator, Sean Benschop, turns himself in to police

Police say a heavy equipment operator who is accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, k ...

13 years ago

Council approves red-light camera at Stenton and Ogontz avenues

City Council unanimously approved a bill that, with Mayor Michael Nutter’s signature, will bring a red-light camera to the intersec ...

13 years ago

Official challenges Christie’s authority to call a special election

A Democratic party official in northern New Jersey is challenging Gov. Chris Christie’s authority to call a special election in Oct ...

13 years ago

An image of Germantown High School taken in 1915, one year after it opened. (Courtesy of Germantown Historical Society)

Top 3 stories to watch in NW Philly this week

Here’s a look at what’s to come: 1. In less than two weeks, Germantown High School will close for good. We’ll br ...

13 years ago

 With Lautenberg's passing, N.J.'s federal clout likely to ebb (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo, file)

With Lautenberg’s passing, N.J.’s federal clout likely to ebb

The death of New Jersey’s senior U.S. senator could make it more difficult for the state to get federal transportation funds. < ...

13 years ago

 Nick D’Orsaneo directs all the choirs for the grand finale of the Roxborough Regional Choral Music Festival. (Joel B. Frady for NewsWorks)

Four local schools join voices at Roxborough Regional Choral Music Festival

The sounds of show tunes, pianos and even a percussion ensemble using recycled instruments filled the Roxborough High School a ...

13 years ago

 Terrace Hall. (Matthew Grady for NewsWorks)

Developers discuss converting 125 year old Terrace Hall to condos

For the second time in about a year, a developer is gauging community support for the potential conversion of a Wissahickon commercial pr ...

13 years ago

Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Rep. Frank Pallone to join N.J. Senate race

Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Rep. Frank Pallone are entering the race to finish the late Frank Lautenberg’s term in the U.S. Senate ...

13 years ago

 Local gardener Tom Grabe prepares to test the soil “the best way” ... by taste. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Neighborhoods)

Green partnerships highlighted at Germantown Garden Festival

At last weekend’s Germantown Garden Festival at Vernon Park, community members swapped plants, attended gardening workshops and tou ...

13 years ago

Florida-bound plane lands in N.J. after lightning strike

JetBlue Airways Corp. says a Florida-bound plane was diverted to Newark International Airport in New Jersey after being struck by lightni ...

13 years ago

 Standing in Town Hall, Rob Wheeler from Wired Beans explains the state of Germantown to Ben Miller and other community stakeholders. (Matthew Grady/for NewsWorks)

Top 6 stories of the week in NW Philly

Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...

13 years ago

 Standing in Town Hall, Rob Wheeler from Wired Beans explains the state of Germantown to Ben Miller and other community stakeholders. (Matthew Grady/for NewsWorks)

Top 6 stories of the week in NW Philly

Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...

13 years ago

Politics & Policy

Jobs disaster continues, but Congress debates increasing immigration?

  The most underreported news story of the current year and of President Obama’s second term is the continuing jobs cri ...

13 years ago

 Machine operator Sean Benschop to be charged in Philly building collapse (AP Photo/Philadelphia Police)

Machine operator to be charged in Philly building collapse

A 42-year-old man who was allegedly high while operating demolition equipment when a downtown building collapsed and killed six people wi ...

13 years ago

Germantown City Hall Events Through June 9

A full schedule of events will be held this weekend as part of Hidden City Philadelphia’s reopening of Germantown Town Hall, 5928 G ...

13 years ago

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