Philadelphia
Striving for a computer friendlier Philadelphia
A Philadelphia city councilman is trying to legislate the city into becoming more computer friendly. Councilman Bill Green’s ...
14 years ago
Councilman trying to pin down how much firefighters’ back pay will cost Philly
A Philadelphia city councilman wants to know precisely what a disputed arbitration award to city firefighters might end up costing. < ...
14 years ago
In review of fatal Philly blaze, former fire official calls for more accountability from department
A former fire official claims that the Philadelphia Fire Department isn’t owning up to flaws that might have contributed to the dea ...
14 years ago
Husband honors wife’s ‘talent, strength and courage’ with posthumous art show
For nearly 30 years, Mount Airy residents Andy and Michele Trackman loved, learned and created together, even when Michele went through t ...
14 years ago
Forum to explore impact of Affordable Care Act on small businesses
A panel of healthcare experts will be in Mount Airy on Tuesday to help small businesses understand how President Obama’s Affordable ...
14 years ago
Police release video of Tuesday armed robbery at Germantown Dunkin’ Donuts
The Philadelphia Police Department released surveillance footage on Thursday detailing an armed robbery that occurred at a Germantown Dun ...
14 years ago
Germantown’s Social Security Office moves to E. Chelten Ave. next week
Next Wednesday, the Philadelphia Germantown Social Security Office will open its new location at 701 E. Chelten Ave. The move, fro ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy USA reveals three-year strategy
In today’s tough economy, non-profits are being challenged to find creative solutions to successfully pay for projects for which pu ...
14 years ago
Quintessence opens third season with ‘joyous’ and ‘heartbreaking’ Shakespeare tale
When it comes to Shakespeare, director Alexander Burns finds elaborate sets and production concepts more than distracting. Given the powe ...
14 years ago
From fused glass to woodworking, and hand weaving to encaustic mixed media, a variety of artwork in the Manayunk, Roxborough and East Fal ...
14 years ago
‘Black Madam’ held for trial on murder charge in botched buttocks-enhancement procedure
On two separate occasions, 22-year-old Theresa Gyamfi traveled from London, England to Philadelphia with childhood friend Claudia Aderoti ...
14 years ago
Lack of Philly oversight faulted as construction projects endanger lower-income areas
Poorly regulated construction projects are endangering the health, safety and quality of life of Philadelphians living in the North Centr ...
14 years ago
West Oak Lane’s Eudora Burton opens doors for first time mothers-to-be
Eudora Burton knows the struggles of single motherhood having raised seven children by herself shortly after moving to Philadelphia from ...
14 years ago
39th Police District: Where cops get taunted while responding to food fights
This list covers from Sept. 21-27, 2012. Sept. 21 2:25 a.m. Burglary: 5400 block of Wissahickon Ave. An AT ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy Business Improvement District welcomes new board members, awaits charter renewal
Now that City Council’s Rules Committee has approved a five-year charter renewal for the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (BI ...
14 years ago