Philadelphia
Coping with the “holiday blues” the focus of a Germantown workshop
Seniors who walked into Center in the Park’s “Beat the Holiday Blues” workshop Thursday morning were quiet. Some sat be ...
14 years ago
Plan to relocate Mt. Airy school program raises concern over transportation
How kids will get to school was the top concern expressed by parents whose children, attend a Mt. Airy middle school that could be moved ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia councilwoman amends lead paint-testing bill
The bill to monitor lead paint more closely in Philadelphia rental properties has been amended. City Councilwoman Blondell Reynold ...
14 years ago
Proposed Rita’s water ice shop gaining community support in Chestnut Hill
It appears that proposed Rita’s water ice shop will be able open in the Chestnut Hill Plaza, 7630 Germantown Avenue. At a We ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia trying to convince pedestrians to take the long way around City Hall
The construction around Philadelphia City Hall is causing some problems. City officials are trying convince pedestrians to take a s ...
14 years ago
Oak Lane job fair draws more than 150 people seeking employment
On Thursday, droves of people made their way to the first-ever community job fair at True United Church on Old York Road. The Oak Lane ev ...
14 years ago
Chelten Plaza grand opening greets Germantown grocery shoppers
After months of protracted controversy, the $14 million shopping plaza at the corner of West Chelten and Pulaski Avenues will be official ...
14 years ago
Doo-wop trailblazer and Germantown native Bobby Banks reflects on his career
Hip-hop blasts from car radios and storefronts as Germantown’s business district comes to life. But inside Walt’s Barber Sho ...
14 years ago
Inbound Lincoln Drive will be closed Saturday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lincoln Drive between Wissahickon Avenue and Ridge Avenue will be closed temporarily on Saturday, December 10, for road mainten ...
14 years ago
Roxborough’s toad detour documentary premieres Saturday
The toads of Roxborough are ready for their close-up. On Saturday, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will host the publi ...
14 years ago
Charlotte’s Web tops our list of family-friendly events
Before pitching the multitude of holiday weekend ideas, I’ll share the latest hit with our family. I highly recommend that you ta ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy musician Chana Rothman writes tribute to Michael Jackson
When Mt. Airy artist Chana Rothman learned of Michael Jackson’s death, she stayed up late into the night to write a tribute to the& ...
14 years ago
One Germantown Save-A-Lot prepares to open, another to close
Around 9 a.m. Friday, developer Patrick Burns will cut a ribbon near the corner of Chelten and Pulaski avenues to ceremonially open the $ ...
14 years ago
Hundreds of Abu-Jamal supporters gather in Philadelphia
Mumia Abu-Jamal is drawing hundreds of supporters to Philadelphia. The gathering follows Philadelphia District Attorney Seth WilliamsR ...
14 years ago
Paramedic reassignments cause stir in Philadelphia
The transfer of some 200 paramedics has their union and members of Philadelphia City Council upset. Firefighters Union head Willia ...
14 years ago