Philadelphia
Occupy expects ‘national gathering’ in Philly
Members of Occupy groups from around the country are beginning a weeklong “national gathering” in Philadelphia. Occupy ...
14 years ago
Rep. Parker files appeal with Pa. Supreme Court in April 2011 DUI case
State Rep. Cherelle Parker (D-Philadelphia) is now looking to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in hopes of ending the year-plus long legal ...
14 years ago
Neighbors drop their legal challenge to 8200 Germantown Ave. project
There are no major obstacles now standing in the way for Bowman Properties to begin constructing a major reta ...
14 years ago
Councilman calling for forensic audit of Philly schools
A Philadelphia City Councilman wants a tougher audit of the school district’s finances. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson says he ...
14 years ago
Planned Mt. Airy residential complex could include communal living unit
With zoning approval now in place for a plan to develop the site of the former Garrett-Dunn House in Mt. Airy, the future could look very ...
14 years ago
See a defective parking meter in Philadelphia? Find out how to legally park there.
Ever get a ticket in Philadelphia even though the parking meter or kiosk was broken? Here are some tips to get you out of a fine. ...
14 years ago
Germantown mural explores the healing powers of faith
At first glance, the newly completed mural on the side of LaRose Jazz Club in Germantown is a sprawling expanse of colorful, interwoven d ...
14 years ago
Weavers Way releases more details on its Mt. Airy store renovations
In a statement released this morning, Weavers Way provided a more detailed description of its plans. Some ...
14 years ago
Friends of Jenks reaches out to the Chestnut Hill Community Association
Representatives from Friends of J.S. Jenks spoke at Thursday night’s Chestnut Hill Community Association, relaying their group̵ ...
14 years ago
New theater company brings message of hope, redemption to Mt. Airy
While Quintessence Theatre Group takes a summer hiatus, a newcomer has stepped up to fill the void in Mt. Airy’s Sedgwick Theater. ...
14 years ago
Urban gardening efforts grow at city’s second largest homeless shelter
Volunteers from local businesses and non-profits got down and dirty this week to expand a small plot of land in Northwest Philadelphia th ...
14 years ago
Chestnut Hill Community Association endorses expansion plan for Greene Street Consignment
Chestnut Hill Community Association on Thursday night will back Greene Street Consignment’s amended plan to expand its building int ...
14 years ago
Highlights from Thursday’s final City Council session
After voting “Aye” to legislation that would allocate tax revenues for the cash-strapped and otherwise beleaguered Philadelph ...
14 years ago
Rich Boris takes us back in time at his vintage kitchen and collectibles shop on Ridge
Standing in the midst of thousands of old kitchen appliances, house wares, Life Magazines, and tchotchkes, Rich Boris lovingly refers to ...
14 years ago
Historic parade to bid a final farewell to three of Manayunk’s closing churches
One hundred and eighty-two years ago, a Sunday school teacher in Manayunk launched a Fourth of July parade and picnic celebration that wo ...
14 years ago