Philadelphia
Councilwoman Cindy Bass holds fundraiser for her political committee
With City Council in session and the debate over tax increases and the school district budget taking up a lot of her time, Cindy Bass is ...
13 years ago
Germany Hill development battle heats up in NW Philly
A battle is brewing over the latest plans to build a new neighborhood on part of Germany Hill, the undeveloped 20-acre tract in Roxboroug ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia Council considers allowing, regulating electric fences
Some Philadelphia businesses have electrified security fences. A proposed law would make that legal, with some restrictions. The ...
13 years ago
Roxborough residents want sticky, black substance cleaned up from their streets
The black tire marks etched on Keiffer Street at the intersection of Wigard Avenue in Roxborough turn and pivot in all directions for sev ...
13 years ago
‘I won’t say goodbye’ – the last day at St. Bridget School
Underneath the four spires of St. Bridget Church in East Falls, a white paperboard sign adorned with red lettering leans against the alta ...
13 years ago
WMAN announced board changes, budget in last summer meeting
In the last meeting before summer recess, the West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) announced a new budget, goals for the coming year and slight ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia budget showdown expected Thursday
Philadelphia City Council has the opportunity to pass a budget this week. It’s not what either the mayor or School Reform Commissi ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia School Reform Commission still hopeful to get $94 million
Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission is figuring out what to do with the prospect of less city funding than it had requested. &n ...
13 years ago
A proud and determined block in West Oak Lane
For the residents of Ogontz Avenue between Andrews Avenue and Middleton Street, an invested block captain and caring neighbors have helpe ...
13 years ago
Local reaction to Obama announcing new stance on deportations
In new policy unveiled by the White House today, President Obama plans to immediately stop certain deportations and instead grant work pe ...
13 years ago
New hotline helps Philly families in need find free meals for kids
Hungry families in Philadelphia can call a new hotline to find out where to get free meals for their kids over the summer. During ...
13 years ago
Discussion over Philadelphia’s property tax overhaul dominates Chestnut Hill meeting
In all things, the show must go on. And such was the case Tuesday night at 8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass’ meeting at Christ ...
13 years ago
Sharon Katz opens Chestnut Hill’s Pastorious Park summer concert series
Sharon Katz & the Peacetrain really know how to get a crowd moving. The South-African musician and her band kicked off the 2012 Past ...
13 years ago
State House unanimously passes Youngblood resolution honoring William H. Gray III
On Thursday, the state House of Representatives unanimously voted to adopt Rep. Rosita Youngblood’s resolution honoring former U.S. ...
13 years ago
35th District police officer dies from injuries sustained in Broad Street collision
Philadelphia Police Officer Milan Merke, who was involved in a June 6 collison at Broad and Master streets en route to a North Philadelph ...
13 years ago