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Honoring Delaware’s volunteer firefighters
State leaders will honor Delaware’s volunteer firefighters this afternoon in Dover. Governor Markell and memb ...
14 years ago
One-woman Fringe show tackles heavy topic in Germantown but not a ‘woe-is-me’ tale
Cymande Lewis is the writer, producer and performer of the one-woman show “My Name is Sam Johnson” which is returning for the ...
14 years ago
DA: Pa. officer killed responding to hit-and-run
Authorities say a police officer was shot and killed while responding to a hit-and-run in a Philadelphia suburb. The suspect was l ...
14 years ago
Philly monsignor loses bid for bail during appeal
An appeals court has denied a bid for bail by a Philadelphia monsignor appealing his child-endangerment conviction. ...
14 years ago
Penn State trustees open 2 days of meetings
Penn State trustees have opened two days of meetings during which they’re expected to discuss the recommendations from former FBI d ...
14 years ago
Is crime on the rise near the shuttered Queen Lane Apartments building?
Lisa Hopkins was inside her Germantown home when she heard what she suspected were gunshots. The long-time resident is not wholly ...
14 years ago
Weekly Entertainment Guide – ‘Open Air’ and the Fringe
From Center City to the Jersey Shore, we’ve got your week covered. WHYY’s Arts Calendar curator Robin Bloom searches hu ...
14 years ago
Ali honored with Liberty Medal for victories outside the ring
Last night, Muhammad Ali was in Philadelphia to accept the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center. The boxing champion ...
14 years ago
Wissahickon civic approves renovation plans for historic Northern Children’s Services building
New renovations and the ongoing rebranding of Northern Children’s Services dominated the meeting of the Wissahickon Interested Citi ...
14 years ago
A Germantown native’s creative spin on bowling pins
In 2007, artist Michael “Smitty” Smith was striking out. His canvas artwork just wasn’t selling at local c ...
14 years ago
Fringe Festival to stage dance performances in four Philadelphia-area homes
When strangers walk into your house, you greet them politely, and they glance around for clues as to what your life is like. But Mt. Airy ...
14 years ago
NW Weekender: A dance in the creek and a party for the park
Looking for something to do in Northwest Philadelphia this weekend? Here are our top picks. Upstream Dance Per ...
14 years ago