Philadelphia
John Ambrose moved to Chestnut Hill from Florida four years ago. He misses deep sea fishing, but makes do with what he can here at the Wi ...
14 years ago
Roxborough library reopens to bookworms’ cheers
“Welcome Back!” a handwritten sign declares on the door of the Roxborough branch of the Free Library. Roxborough residents sta ...
14 years ago
Nutter urges support for tax plan to help Philly schools
Philadelphia’s mayor took to the airwaves Wednesday night to urge support of his tax plan for aiding the city’s school distri ...
14 years ago
Jones holds up action on East Falls victims unit
It looked like a done deal on Monday, but now a City Council bill to move the police Special Victims Unit to a new East Falls facility co ...
14 years ago
Roxborough High’s big day: 2011 Commencement
Roxborough High School enjoyed a sunny end to a trying school year Wednesday, as perfect weather washed over its Class of 2011 at outdoor ...
14 years ago
Some Germantown High School students – stained glass artists all, are on their way to New Orleans next fall. And in a way, their tr ...
14 years ago
Cause of Mt. Airy Ave. fire still under investigation
A fire that occurred Tuesday, June 14 above the now-closed Black Olive Restaurant in Mt. Airy is still under investigation, according to ...
14 years ago
Tough sledding for soda tax and property tax hike in Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s quest to find some new revenue for the school district is hitting resistance. Even to he ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia bringing antiquated zoning code up to date
Philadelphia City Council has started a sweeping overhaul of the zoning code. Alan Greenberger, deputy mayor for economic developm ...
14 years ago
Four guys and a tricked-out SUV blast off for Cape Canaveral
Among the many cars that will cruise down Interstate 95 for the July 8 farewell launch of the space shuttle Atlantis, one vehicle likely ...
14 years ago
East Falls feels ‘railroaded’ by push for special victims unit
East Falls residents say they’ve been blindsided by a plan to move the Philadelphia police’s Special Victims Unit and victim ...
14 years ago
Jeffrey Gaines to kick off the summer concert series at Pastorius Park
Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines will be kicking off the annual Chestnut Hill Community Association’s (CHCA) Pastorius Park concert ...
14 years ago
‘Toleration’ statue overlooks Wissahickon Creek
Built in 1883, the statue overlooking Wissahickon Creek depicts a man, who is commonly assumed to be William Penn, dressed in Quaker clot ...
14 years ago
WMAN likely to hire new executive director by September
The West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) will likely name a new executive director by September. This development came out at last nights annua ...
14 years ago
Blackbone Gallery in Mt. Airy to close
Blackbone Gallery 1 in Mt. Airy has announced it will close at the end of this month. This will be the third gallery to close or downsize ...
14 years ago