
Philadelphia
Proposal for Cook-Wissahickon to relocate to Levering building taken off the table
A last-minute effort to keep William Levering Elementary students at the school’s Ridge Avenue building in Roxborough appears to be ...
13 years ago
Targeting taxes lost to Philadelphia’s underground economy
One of the benefits of working “under the table” is avoiding taxes. One Philadelphia City Councilman, however, is going ...
13 years ago
Councilman calls on Philly businesses to clean up their act
A Philadelphia City Councilman is warning businesses to clean up their act. City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson says too many busines ...
13 years ago
Archdiocese: St. Bridget ‘appeals process has ended’
In response to protests from parents appealing the closure of their school, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia posted a statement last week ...
13 years ago
Checking back in on West Oak Lane Charter School months after its expansion
Months removed from the completion of a huge expansion project, West Oak Lane Charter School students, teachers and officials said recent ...
13 years ago
Material Culture honors late Nigerian artist and former employee with tribute exhibit
An East Falls business is honoring one of its greatest contributing artists and staff members this year by displaying a full exhibit of h ...
13 years ago
Top 4 things to watch in NW Philly this week
Here’s a look at what’s going on in Northwest Philadelphia this week: 1. Students at Thomas Mifflin Elementary S ...
13 years ago
Prison served as Northwest Philly man’s art teacher
Jeffrey Glenn Reese began his creative career as a young graffiti artist in New York City. Now, he is an internationally known inspiratio ...
13 years ago
Top 7 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here at NewsWorks, we know busy schedules sometimes get in the way of staying up to date on the latest neighborhood news in Northwest Phi ...
13 years ago
Obama campaign opens second Northwest Philadelphia field office
More than 100 volunteers and supporters packed into a small commercial space at 322 Chelten Ave. in Germantown to mark the grand opening ...
13 years ago
Taking inventory of what Germantown Settlement physically left behind
The counting is complete at the former Germantown Settlement Charter School campus, where the new owners have tallied the remains left be ...
13 years ago
Road warrior outlook for weekend of March 17-18
Weekend construction and delays for northwest Philadelphia and commutes St. Patrick’s festivities will no doubt be in full s ...
13 years ago
SEPTA says dump the dollar bill
Most Americans may hate dollar coins, but SEPTA would love to see them replace dollar bills. Alfred Outlaw, SEPTA’s D ...
13 years ago
Manayunk and Roxborough bars prepare for St. Paddy’s Day
The massive crowds of bar-goers in head-to-toe green attire are inevitable on St. Paddy’s Day, but local bars say with this year ...
13 years ago
Manayunk and Roxborough bars prepare for St. Paddy’s Day
The massive crowds of bar-goers in head-to-toe green attire are inevitable on St. Paddy’s Day, but local bars say with this year ...
13 years ago