Philadelphia
Picking jurors in Phila. clergy abuse case likely to be a long slog
Today lawyers and a judge continue to plod through jury selection in the Philadelphia Archdiocese abuse case. It could take weeks to pick ...
14 years ago
Waring House revitalization efforts continue in Germantown
The second clean-up effort at Germantown’s once-neglected Waring House was not even two hours old, but the pile of discarded furnit ...
14 years ago
One arrested, one still sought in West Oak Lane shooting
Fewer than two weeks after publicly releasing video footage of a December shooting in West Oak Lane, police announced Wednesday that one ...
14 years ago
Chadds Ford man, 77, struck and killed while crossing Henry
Philadelphia Police have identified the victim in last night’s fatal accident in East Falls as Alonzo Lewis of Conestoga Court in C ...
14 years ago
Yoga on Main hosts ‘Meet the Doulas’ for expecting parents
This past Sunday afternoon at Yoga on Main in Manayunk, the room was full of birth energy and a sense of birth empowerment. Doulas from ...
14 years ago
East Falls resident seeks support for neighborhood dog park
At the tender age of one, Annie Grieco seems to have it all – a good home, neighborhood friends, and the loving support of her family. ...
14 years ago
Commonwealth: Despite federal judge’s recommendation, William Barnes should not be freed
Attorneys for the commonwealth filed a 23-page “objection to the report and recommendation” of a federal judge who maintained ...
14 years ago
Cindy Bass: GOP Presidential candidates distorting contraception rule
As the Republican spin cycle around contraception being offered by religious institutions’ health plans (a week after the President ...
14 years ago
Developer to discuss his vision for Germantown’s future
Local businessman Ken Weinstein will kick off a series of public forums Thursday night aimed at keeping residents informed about what pri ...
14 years ago
Philly health official says state budget cuts imperil mental health services, homeless
The state entity that oversees city finances got an update Tuesday on just how much Pennsylvania budget cuts will hurt the city of ...
14 years ago
Clarke wants Philadelphia Council to meet during the summer
This year, Philadelphia City Council members may have to work more than in previous years. In the past, City Council would cancel ...
14 years ago
PhillyRising program brings information to residents near Northwest Philly
On Thursday, more than 20 concerned community members attended the second installment of PhillyRising’s Citizen Engagement Academy ...
14 years ago
Member of Occupy Philly challenges Rep. Allyson Schwartz in Democratic primary
The first member of the Occupy movement to run for a major office, made it official today. Nate Kleinman is challenging Rep. Allyso ...
14 years ago
Early morning fire reported at Manayunk salon
A fire broke out inside a Manayunk salon on Tuesday morning. Philadelphia Fire Chief Richard Davis says fire fighters arrived at F ...
14 years ago
Neighborhood blogger pleased with SEPTA’s response to graffiti
An activist neighbor said he is impressed with SEPTA’s diligence in removing graffiti from a Mt. Airy train station yesterday. Not ...
14 years ago