Philadelphia
Northwest Philly officials react to passage of ‘Voter ID’ bill
Both state Rep. Rosita Youngblood and City Councilwoman Cindy Bass knew that the state House was going to pass the “Voter ID” ...
14 years ago
Spring Break at Germantown’s Awbury Arboretum means more work than play
Not many college types prepare for Spring Break by buying winter attire, unless they’re hitting the slopes, but 13 students from Fl ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia zoning board denies methadone clinic for northeast neighborhood
The Philadelphia Zoning Board has denied a variance for a proposed methadone clinic in Northeast Philadelphia. The dispute highligh ...
14 years ago
Deputy D.A. Brian Grady resigns from Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
Deputy D.A. and Roxborough resident Brian Grady has resigned from his position at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, acco ...
14 years ago
Volunteers scout locations for future West Oak Lane tree plantings
As clouds parted above the Ogontz Avenue Rite Aid, Ashley Schmid asked her volunteers a simple question: “What do trees do?” ...
14 years ago
Northwest Philadelphia teachers to receive ‘Hero’ awards
This year’s “Teacher as Hero” awards, presented by the National Liberty Museum, will be given out to 20 outstanding edu ...
14 years ago
A “Computer Basics” class is being held at noon on Monday, March 26 at the West Oak Lane branch of the Free Library of Philad ...
14 years ago
What’s next for the Redeemer Lutheran Church in East Falls?
Looking to repurpose a house of worship currently unoccupied, members of East Falls Community Council presented their ideas on Monday nig ...
14 years ago
CHCA blood drive had special meaning for board member Elizabeth Bales
This year’s blood drive in Chestnut Hill had special meaning for Chestnut Hill Community Association board member Elizabeth Bales. ...
14 years ago
Roots Relocates in Chestnut Hill
Roots has uprooted. Owner Heather Stauffer’s home furnishings and apparel boutique relocated to 8436 Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill ...
14 years ago
Engine 273 and Ladder 21 responded this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. to 37 E Meehan Ave. to a small fire. NewsWorks has this exclusive of the f ...
14 years ago
Former Philly archdiocese CFO arrested in $900K theft
The former chief financial officer of the Philadelphia Archdiocese was arrested Tuesday and faces charges of stealing $900,000. Th ...
14 years ago
14th Police District: Where winning at pool will get you shot in the groin
This list covers Feb. 19 – Feb. 25, 2012. Feb. 19, 2012 1600 block E. Johnson St. – Complainant said h ...
14 years ago
Pa. offers plan to keep Chester Upland district afloat through end of school year
With Wednesday’s payday drawing near for the Chester Upland School District’s teachers, Pennsylvania’s education secret ...
14 years ago
Twelve of 56 city schools in state achievement-test cheating probe are in the Northwest
While allegations of cheating still hovered over their schools, children at Philadelphia School District locations in Northwest Philadelp ...
14 years ago