
Philadelphia
WNCA approves Kingsley Court project at former Ivy Ridge nursing home
On Monday, members of the Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association voted almost unanimously to support a townhouse development on Ridge Av ...
13 years ago
For barbers, getting guys ready for prom sparks memories of their own
While the prom rush for guys is still a few days away, local barbers are ready. “We’ve only had a few people so far, ...
13 years ago
Mt. Airy USA partners with WXPN for Night Market’s return
Foodies and music fans, listen up. Circle August 16 on your calendar, because that is the date Night Market will return to Mt. Airy. On ...
13 years ago
Freshman suspected in Germantown High School rape remains in custody
A Germantown High School student will remain in police custody overnight following his arrest Tuesday in connection to an alleged rape in ...
13 years ago
Rep. Youngblood backs bill to use gaming revenue for School District funding
After last year’s $276 million cut in state funding to the Philadelphia School District, two state representatives have introduced ...
13 years ago
14th Police District: Where someone swiped $100 from a prayer hall’s offering box
This list covers April 27 – May 3. April 27, 2012 900 block E. Price St. – Wallet, SS card, Cricket ce ...
13 years ago
Alternative medical treatments popular in Mt. Airy
As human beings, we have our fair share of problems–physical, mental, emotional–we have it all. So what do we most commonly do w ...
13 years ago
39th Police District: Where 2,000 school lunches aren’t safe from thieves
This list covers April 27 – March 3, 2012. April 27, 2012 4300 block Wayne Ave. – 2005 Frieghtliner tr ...
13 years ago
Nutter’s looming senior-citizenship meshes with PCA’s ‘original social network’ campaign
The sign that Mayor Michael Nutter posted on the front door of Germantown’s Center in the Park on Tuesday morning, not too far from ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia City Council grills school officials pleading for more money
Those in charge of the Philadelphia public schools got grilled today while asking City Council for more money. “We nee ...
13 years ago
Student arrested in reported rape of fellow freshman at Germantown High
NewsWorks content partner NBC10 is reporting that a Germantown High School freshman was arrested Tuesday in connection with the reported ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia library faces lawsuit brought by blind members over e-readers
The Free Library of Philadelphia is facing a lawsuit brought by four of its members who are blind. The e-reader the library lends out — ...
13 years ago
Ex-inmate: Education cuts mean ‘we’re going to need more prisons’
On Friday, Germantown Friends Meeting welcomed filmmaker Matthew Pillischer and a panel of justice-system activists and former inmates fo ...
13 years ago
39th Police District: Where former tenant/landlord disputes resemble ‘The Shining’
This list covers April 20 – April 26, 2012. April 20, 2012 5400 block Wissahickon Ave. – Handgun, cell ...
13 years ago
Polishing up for prom – local salons and dress shops share their favorite memories
From the hair, to the nails, to the perfect dress, shops and salons throughout Northwest Philadelphia play a key role in the local prom e ...
13 years ago