Philadelphia
Councilman wants early-bird access for seniors’ trash
A City Councilman wants to allow senior citizens in Philadelphia to put their trash out early. Councilman Bobby Henon says s ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia offering free yard trees toward 300k goal
The city of Philadelphia is working to plant more trees on streets and in backyards. The partnership between the city, Fairm ...
14 years ago
Germantown High’s Will Parks will play in state all-star football game
William Parks, Germantown High School’s lauded football player, will play in Pittsburgh after all. But don’t get your hopes u ...
14 years ago
Building furniture and futures in a Germantown workshop
A bookcase is usually that piece of furniture reserved for people to display the items of which they are proud. Diplomas. Trophies. Vacat ...
14 years ago
Is Roxborough’s Chris Morris the next ‘Big Shot’?
Chris Morris, an actor and comedian from Roxborough, has a particular soft spot for ‘Big Shot’. As a child, he was visited by ...
14 years ago
Night Market to return to Mt. Airy this August
Music will be a key ingredient in Mt. Airy USA’s plans for this year’s Night Market. ...
14 years ago
Shutdowns could mean a loss of 15,000 jobs beyond refineries
Ripple effects from the closing of three Philadelphia-area refineries could result in the loss of 15,000 jobs. The three refinerie ...
14 years ago
Philly lawmakers offer plan to allow fighting traffic tickets online
A new proposal in Philadelphia City Council could save many people a trip downtown to fight a parking ticket. Councilmen Bill Gree ...
14 years ago
Obama campaign field office officially opens in West Oak Lane
Marking Northwest Philadelphia’s most tangible sign that this is a Presidential election year, Obama For America (OFA) opened its f ...
14 years ago
5th District: Rash of wallet and purse thefts at Main Street bars
5th Police District in Philadelphia This list covers Jan. 23. – Feb. 5 January 23, 2012 570 ...
14 years ago
Elaine Kurtz retrospective at Woodmere
Philadelphia-born artist Elaine Kurtz had a unique perspective on souvenirs. Most of us snap pictures or head to the gift shop. But when ...
14 years ago
39th Police District: Where police badges get stolen
This list covers Feb. 3 – Feb. 9. Feb. 3, 2012 3000 block W. School House Lane – Two Adidas sweatsuits ...
14 years ago
Longtime Roxborough resident speaks out against Interac expansion plans
Negotiations are continuing in a long-running dispute between an elderly Roxborough man and the nonprofit Intercommunity Action, which wa ...
14 years ago
Neighbors to challenge zoning changes to 8200 Germantown Ave. project
Neighbors near the planned development at the former Magarity Ford dealership site on Germantown Avenue are planning a legal challenge to ...
14 years ago
Rita’s is a franchise but is it a fast-food chain? That question is at the heart of a debate in Northwest Philly. John T ...
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