Philadelphia
Where does your recycled Christmas tree go?
For the past 24 years, the Philadelphia Streets Department’s recycling program has given residents a chance to recycle their holida ...
14 years ago
Attorneys seek immediate parole for man cleared of Phila. police officer’s murder
Attorneys for an elderly Philadelphia man who remains in prison despite a jury clearing him in the murder of a city police officer filed ...
14 years ago
After failing traffic-law test, new judge barred from the bench
A Philadelphia traffic court judge has not taken the oath of office because she did not pass a required test. Traffic court judges ...
14 years ago
Philly attorney vies for chance to run as Democrat for Pa. attorney general
The race for attorney general in Pennsylvania has another entrant. Saying his goal is to make people safe, Philadelphia attorney D ...
14 years ago
5th District: Man chased by roommate with axe and hunting knife on Cresson
5th District Police Blotter Dec. 12 – Dec. 24 December 12, 2011 100 block Gay St. – GPS, wal ...
14 years ago
MNC approves plans for new apartments on Leverington
The Manayunk Neighborhood Council (MNC) has put its support behind a plan that would convert the Watermill building at the bottom of Leve ...
14 years ago
Remembering the tiger in Germantown
There it was…as clear as quartz in my mind’s eye, sitting on the corner of Pulaski and Rittenhouse, basking in the scent of gasoline, ...
14 years ago
Councilwoman Cindy Bass takes part in Iron Hill Brewery’s grand opening
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass made her first public appearance as the Eighth District’s newest representative on Wednes ...
14 years ago
Heavy metal scholars to speak at the Spiral Bookcase
Before 2008, Bowling Green State University anthropology professor Jeremy Wallach says few people could refer to themselves as “heavy m ...
14 years ago
Iron Hill Brewery opens in Chestnut Hill
The Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant opened in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday at 5 p.m. There was a ceremonial opening at 4 p.m. with the I ...
14 years ago
Former Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania has pulled off a major upset in the race for President, but what’s next? He fini ...
14 years ago
Nutter tours Point Breeze in Philadelphia talking safety
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is talking about how to make neighborhood safer as he embarks on his second term in office. < ...
14 years ago
Slave shackles displayed in Germantown Avenue pawn shop raise customer’s concern
Marc Leonard’s sister gently nudged her brother with her elbow when she spotted Marcus von Heppinstall making his way to the front ...
14 years ago
New Mt. Airy Business Association to begin recruitment campaign
Mt. Airy USA (MAUSA) will hold informational meetings this month to explain how the new business association will work. The Mt. Airy Busi ...
14 years ago
Christmas tree recycling underway in Philadelphia
With the holidays officially behind us, the wreaths, bright lights and Christmas trees are coming down one by one. Residents can l ...
14 years ago