Philadelphia
Germantown neighbors still awaiting resolution in long-running spite-blight case
Ask Julie Baranauskas about the situation with the vacant house next door to her in Penn-Knox, Germantown’s showcase residential ne ...
14 years ago
Another delay on SEPTA order — and another customer left waiting
In April, SEPTA rolled out a new ad campaign designed to connect with its passengers. But SEPTA and its riders already have plenty ...
14 years ago
‘Perfect shooting weather’ for Lower Germantown’s Photo Walk event
The success of June’s first-ever Germantown Photo Walk, helmed by local photographer Gary Reed, didn’t reduce Germantown Arti ...
14 years ago
Councilman calls for residents to honor all Philly firefighters
A Philadelphia City Councilman is asking the public to help build firefighters’ morale. A simple hello or thank you could be ...
14 years ago
DePaul Catholic School: On the road to becoming a ‘mission school’ this year
As a growing number of Catholic schools close their doors, Germantown’s DePaul Catholic School, located at 44 W. Logan St., is work ...
14 years ago
Long-deceased Philly philanthropist’s unmarked grave finally gets a tombstone
Colonel John McKee started his career a busboy and ended it a real-estate mogul millionaire when he died in 1902. Today his fortune helps ...
14 years ago
High hopes for AMY Northwest’s seventh move to result in the school’s ‘best year’ yet
The transition is now officially complete. After more than five months of intense logistical and physical preparation, students an ...
14 years ago
Top 4 stories to watch for in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what’s to come this week: 1. On Tuesday, East Mt. Airy Neighbors will hold its firs ...
14 years ago
Stenton man who suffers from Alzheimer’s reported missing [Updated]
A 60-year-old Bayard Street resident who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease was reported missing by his wife at their home on the 790 ...
14 years ago
Fashion’s Night Out makes its Manayunk debut
For the past four years, from New York City to Paris, and London to Milan, designers and boutiques have taken part in a celebrated night ...
14 years ago
Top 7 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...
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Dance on the Falls Bridge postponed due to weather
The threat of weekend thunderstorms has caused the East Falls Development Corporation (EFDC) to postpone its ...
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Philadelphia man released on bail after airport hoax
The man who called in a bomb threat that forced officials to turn around a US Airways flight Thursday has been released on bail after his ...
14 years ago
Students from shuttered local schools make a fresh start at Mifflin Elementary [Photos]
This morning marked the start of a new school year for students in the School District of Philadelphia. In Northwest Philad ...
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Police: Homicide victim’s body discovered in E. Germantown basement
Philadelphia Police told NewsWorks on Friday that homicide investigators are at a crime scene where a body was discovered in the basement ...
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