Philadelphia
Group wants Philadelphia to deliver on long-promised tax break for poor
A group calling for more taxes on businesses came to Philadelphia City Council to send a message. The Fair Share Coalition, ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia needs another public health center…or four
Here’s another symptom of the tough economy — long wait times at public health clinics. That’s the situation in Philade ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy hosts its first Final-ly Friday event
The Business Association of Mt. Airy (BAM) held its inaugural Final-ly Friday event this past weekend. The highlight of the ev ...
14 years ago
Phila U. students flaunt high fashion at annual showcase
The first thing to know is that there was screaming – lots of high-pitched shrieks, and thunderous applause to follow. These were the s ...
14 years ago
Sparking the ‘spirit of inquiry’ in kids at Wadsworth Library
A group of young scientists showed their creative sides in the lower level of the Wadsworth library branch for the Philadelphia Science F ...
14 years ago
Graphic-novel author aims to educate Germantown about decaying urban spaces
Philadelphia-based author Aaron Birk’s graphic novel “The Pollinator’s Corridor” is a study in contrasts. ...
14 years ago
Mayor Nutter visits Mercy Vocational, calls school a ‘national model’ for education
Mayor Michael Nutter was in Northwest Philadelphia on Friday to share in the success of a regional Catholic high school and speak about s ...
14 years ago
Chestnut Hill Academy’s Dustin Wilson places second in Penn Relays
Redemption was in the air, as a cool breeze blew into the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field on Friday evening. ...
14 years ago
You can’t see it, but there really is progress on Dilworth Plaza project
Construction on Dilworth Plaza next to Philadelphia City Hall is moving along. But almost five months after Occupy Philadelphia was ...
14 years ago
Evans introducing effort to repeal Pa. voter ID law
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are challenging a new law — a law so new it hasn’t even been fully implemented yet. The st ...
14 years ago
Realtor challenges Philadelphia’s new lead rules as double standard
A Philadelphia Realtor is challenging a law demanding frequent testing of apartments for lead paint. The city councilwoman who auth ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy Art Garage dedicates new gallery
For some attendees of Friday night’s official opening of the Mt. Airy Art Garage’s (MAA ...
14 years ago
Germantown celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month a dozen times a year
As the city honored its history of jazz music this month, and the genre being internationally celebrated on Monday, Germantown’s ja ...
14 years ago
Craft beer lovers unite for ‘Beers Gone Wild’ in Manayunk
A variety of local craft beers were on tap at the 14th Annual Manayunk Brew Fest this weekend, hosted by the Manayunk Brewery and Restaur ...
14 years ago
Kids celebrate 17th annual Arbor Day at Inn Yard Park
Inn Yard Park has a new addition, thanks to the help of students from Thomas Mifflin and Wissahickon Charter schools. On Friday, th ...
14 years ago