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Peace quilt unveiled at Thomas Mifflin Elementary School

The ceremony opened with a rendition of Bob Marley’s “One Love,” sung by a group of elementary students at Thomas Miffl ...

14 years ago

Potter’s Field search the focus of Thursday night public meeting

The Philadelphia Housing Authority will hold a public meeting to share information from the archaeology report regarding the ...

14 years ago

$17 million settlement reached in deadly duck boat accident

A $17 million settlement has ended the civil case stemming from the fatal 2010 duck boat accident in Philadelphia. Two Hungarian t ...

14 years ago

Hansberry Garden to host Mother’s Day Eve flea market and plant sale

This Saturday, the Hansberry Garden and Nature Center will host an event featuring the sales of both plants and baked goods along with a ...

14 years ago

West Mt. Airy Neighbors hopes to recruit renters as new members

The West Mt. Airy Neighbor’s (WMAN) are clawing their way up in their fight to eliminate deficit,but membership goals still remain ...

14 years ago

Nutter doesn’t like moving tax money around

Philadelphia’s Mayor says a proposal by some state representatives to move casino money to city schools won’t work.  ...

14 years ago

Parents speak out about Philadelphia school budget

Parents teachers and others involved in the Philadelphia Public Schools are upset about the district’s plan to close up to 60 schoo ...

14 years ago

Is Philadelphia losing money on ambulance service?

Philadelphia’s City Controller claims millions are bering left on the table that could help pay for paramedic and ambulance service ...

14 years ago

Germantown man’s love of Fairmount Park ‘magic’ becomes Roxborough photo display

Growing up, Germantown resident Gary Reed always had a fascination with Fairmount Park. It started at an early age when his grandf ...

14 years ago

East Falls residents explore five sites for local dog park

Members of an initiative to bring a dog park to East Falls met at the Trolley Car Café on Tuesday night to discuss the key component to ...

14 years ago

Mt. Airy BID prepares for next step in renewal process

Now that the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District (BID) has introduced legislation before City Council for its charter renewal, board m ...

14 years ago

Mt. Airy author Janet Mason featured at Equality Forum

Last weekend, Mt. Airy author Janet Mason shared her experiences as a lesbian writer, as part of the Equality Forum p ...

14 years ago

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 ...

14 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, ...

14 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 ...

14 years ago

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