Philadelphia
So, this is how you spell City Councilwoman Bass’ first name
Two weeks ago, NewsWorks brought you the story of an egregious oversight. It was a tale of how Eighth District City Councilwoman C ...
14 years ago
Pool slasher punctures summer fun in Northeast Philly
There’s no better way to spend a steamy summer day than cooling off in the pool. But some Northeast Philadelphia residents are out ...
14 years ago
Nicetown CDC’s ‘Give Back Festival’ will honor Kenny Gamble and TSOP
The Nicetown Community Development Corp. scheduled a Thursday morning press conference to announce details for next weekend’s ̶ ...
14 years ago
Germantown foreclosure battle the focus of ‘Occupy Fannie Mae’ protest
Longtime Germantown resident Rhonda Lancaster, who has been fighting to stay in her family home since a 2009 reverse mortgage led to an e ...
14 years ago
Weavers Way Co-op renovation update (Photos)
Major renovations are underway inside Mt. Airy’s Weavers Way store. The food co-op at 559 Carpenter Lane has been closed sinc ...
14 years ago
East Falls gateway project takes shape on Midvale Ave.
Construction is moving along at the East Falls pedestrian island at Midvale Avenue and Kelly Drive. Last week, a 14 foot gra ...
14 years ago
Plants native to Israel find a home in Philadelphia
While the Northwest section of Philadelphia may be filled with patches of plants, there is a gem among them that is easy to overlook. ...
14 years ago
Pastorius Park concert featuring The Dukes of Destiny cancelled
Wednesday night’s Pastorius Park concert in Chestnut Hill is cancelled. Mark Brooks with Bauder Audio Systems told NewsWorks t ...
14 years ago
Slain police officer’s family: Fatal crash in Mt. Airy was planned in advance
Family members of Officer Marc Brady are alleging that the 32-year-old was intentionally struck and killed while riding his bike in the c ...
14 years ago
UPDATE: Boy apprehended after series of West Philly stickups
UPDATE — A young criminal who pulled a silver handgun on multiple people in West Philadelphia — and tried unsuccessfully to ...
14 years ago
Study finds breakdown in enforcement of Pa. dog laws
The head of Pennsylvania’s Dog Law Enforcement Office has been transferred amid allegations that she wasn’t qualified for the ...
14 years ago
Author Janet Mason shares memories and process in reading Tea Leaves
How does one process a mother’s mortality and honor her life, her history and her influence? Author, Janet Mason, found the answer ...
14 years ago
Suspect in sexual assault of elderly Germantown woman caught three hours after reward announced
Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Police and the U.S. Marshals Office announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest o ...
14 years ago
Fattah talks education, job creation and Chelten Plaza hubbub at Germantown luncheon [Video]
At U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah’s annual “Chat and Chew” luncheon Tuesday in Germantown, the Wired Beans Cafe setting served ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy: Yesterday and Today – Phil-Ellena’s furnishings part two
We are continuing our fantasy tour of George Carpenter’s Greek Revival palace, Phil-Ellena, in 1870, ten years after his death. Las ...
14 years ago