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Zoning board approves variance for Fairthorne Ave. home, despite civic opposition
A Roxborough couple will likely avoid a planned sheriff sale on their Fairthorne Avenue home, after the city zoning board approved a swit ...
14 years ago
Northwest Philadelphia to get new Indian takeout restaurant
This fall, an Indian takeout restaurant is expected to take over the old Avenue Bistro site in Mt. Airy. Husband-and-wife duo Vija ...
14 years ago
Lighting issue on the Falls Bridge could take weeks to fix
For the past few weeks, the overhead lights on the Falls Bridge have been out, leaving many community members asking, ‘ ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy: Yesterday and Today – Phil-Ellena’s furnishings part two
We are continuing our fantasy tour of George Carpenter’s Greek Revival palace, Phil-Ellena, in 1870, ten years after his death. Las ...
14 years ago
In digital age, Burlington County Library aims to be bigger, bolder
The Burlington County Library is preparing for the future with an overhaul of its website an ...
14 years ago
Calling all hackers: SEPTA is hosting a hackathon. ‘Apps for SEPTA’ will cost $5 and take place August 4th and 5th. ...
14 years ago
In clamor over voter ID, inaccuracies gain traction
Philadelphia has become a center of vocal opposition to Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law. But some important facts have had trouble ...
14 years ago
Women’s preventive health coverage expands
A new policy for private insurers covering certain women’s health services kicks in this week. Health advocates in Pennsylva ...
14 years ago