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Philadelphia angers tow truck drivers with new legislation
Philadelphia City Council has approved a controversial towing bill, despite opposition from tow truck drivers. The legislation chan ...
14 years ago
Cheerleaders taking applications for 2011 Eagles season
Long before the Eagles hit training camp, the cheerleaders gear up for the next season. The squad is now accepting applications for the 2 ...
14 years ago
Baker Street row home renovation project meets opposition
Residents at the Manayunk Neighborhood Council’s general meeting Wednesday night expressed concerns about a proposed renovation pro ...
14 years ago
Diocese reaches settlement with 146 abuse vicitms
After what are being described as “marathon negotiations” between attorneys for the victims and the Diocese of Wilmington, th ...
14 years ago
Newspaper readers debate value of philly.com redesign
The media has covered it to death, but all the blogs and comment sections in the city can’t capture the real sentiments of philly.c ...
14 years ago
Princeton will build 27-acre solar field
Princeton University has announced plans to build a solar collector field on 27 acres of university property. The 16,500-panel installati ...
14 years ago
Wheelchair users still having trouble navigating snowy streets
It’s been some time since the last heavy snowfall (knock on wood), but the frequent snow storms, recent icy rain and delay in snow ...
14 years ago
Reward offered in arrest of subway fire-starter
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who started a fire at a Broad Street Line station Tu ...
14 years ago
As expected yesterday, the U.S. Senate easily defeated the GOP’s stunt attempt to repeal the health care reform law, much the way y ...
14 years ago
Bridge at accident site needs major repairs
An investigation into a state bridge inspection report reveals the Corsons Inlet Bridge in Cape May County is in serious need of repairs. ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia cab service less than efficient
The tales of Philadelphia taxi horrors in this month’s issue of Philadelphia magazine are, evidently, not the only ones. ...
14 years ago
Kenney’s controversial towing bill passes
Reporting from City Hall, Lizz Fiedler tells us Councilman Jim Kenney’s controversial towing bill has just passed. Up for debate la ...
14 years ago
Burlington County gets $3.9 million for road improvements
Burlington County has received $3.9 million for road improvement projects in 20 municipalities. It’s part of $78.75 million in stat ...
14 years ago
Attorney, yoga instructor shed light on torture of Iraqi prisoners
Join human rights attorney Susan Burke and yoga teacher Jennifer Schelter to talk about the torture of Iraqi prisoners at U.S. camps. ...
14 years ago
Facebook post led to attack at New Media Technology Charter
Police in the 14th District say the attack on a female student last week at New Media Technology Charter School began with an argument on ...
14 years ago