Archives: Articles
Mark Squilla, the Democratic committeeman endorsed by Philadelphia City Councilman Frank DiCicco to succeed him got some support, and may
...
13 years ago
Ten Democrats meet petition deadline in Eighth District race
Ten Democratic candidates met today’s deadline to submit nominating petitions for the Eighth District Council primary.
One p
...
13 years ago
Reverend Jeremiah Wright preaches in NW Philly
The choir sang louder, longer and with more emotion. Even a boy who sat absorbed by his Nintendo DS stopped, looked up and noticed the mo
...
13 years ago
Corbett sees Pa. as ‘Texas of natural gas’
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget includes no new taxes. That means no tax on natural gas drillers tapping the
...
13 years ago
Wildwood mayor indicted on misconduct charges
The Wildwood mayor and city attorney have been indicted on charges of criminal misconduct.
The charges stem from a conflict of int
...
13 years ago
Lots to learn at the flower show
It’s not the most well promoted part of the event, but included in the entrance fee for the Philadelphia Flower Show is the op
...
13 years ago
Full Text: Archdiocese statement about suspending 21 priests
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, today announced that he has placed 21 priests on administrative leave. The action fol
...
13 years ago
Milton Street hopes ‘don’t counts’ do vote
The time has come for candidates to file for the primary election in Philadelphia. And the brother of former Mayor John Street said Tues
...
13 years ago
Arts groups assess budget cuts
In their Center City conference room, the staff of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance was plugged in. While watching a video proj
...
13 years ago
Educators weigh Pa. budget plan
Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget plan is getting a lot of reaction, especially his proposal to slash almost $1.2 billion in fund
...
13 years ago
21 priests suspended in response to grand jury report
Cardinal Justin Rigali, the Archbishop of Philadelphia, has placed 21 Catholic priests on administrative leave.
Today’s anno
...
13 years ago
Woman robbed of $1000 purse in East Mt. Airy
14th Police District in Philadelphia
43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt.
...
13 years ago
Hearing focuses on N.J. health-care funding
As they examine Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed $29 billion state budget, New Jersey lawmakers are getting some input at public hear
...
13 years ago