Philadelphia
Rain chases Chestnut Hill Academy’s graduation indoors
Chestnut Hill Academy graduates got a little lesson yesterday on how the vagaries of life can scramble the best-laid plans. Rain i ...
14 years ago
Man shot to death in Germantown on 6/7/11
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
14 years ago
Commencement is an open door at Germantown Friends School
Senior year in high school can be treacherous. ‘Tis the season of college applications. Dates like November 1, December 15, January 1 a ...
14 years ago
Report: Philadelphia’s anti-foreclosure program working well at 3rd birthday
The Philadelphia Courts’ are celebrating the third anniversary of their anti-foreclosure program. Over that time, a smaller percent ...
14 years ago
Rally against proposed soda tax circles City Hall
Unions representing people who make and deliver soda joined with a few politicians to denounce Philadelphia’s proposed tax on sugar ...
14 years ago
Photos of Parkway Northwest High School’s graduation
Philadelphia’s “Peace” high school held its graduation on yesterday. Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Justic ...
14 years ago
Community gardening knocks vacant buildings to the ground
Emaleigh Doley stands in the middle of a gravel field, where little remains of the former 3-story houses that loomed over her Germantown ...
14 years ago
Obi (short for Star Wars character Obi Wan Kenobi) volunteers with his owner Kyle Robinson at the Walnut Lane Golf Course. The two-year-o ...
14 years ago
Lankenau High’s class of 2011 has its big day
Roxborough’s Lankenau High School held its graduation ceremony on Monday. It was held at The New Covenant Church of Philadelphia in ...
14 years ago
Deja vu – developer wanted for old Rivage Grand Ballroom site
A long-dormant property on a high-visibility East Falls site could soon come back into play. The city Redevelopment Authority will ...
14 years ago
‘Hollaback’ strikes back at harassment
Ever wonder what to do about a cat call? Ever see a woman harassed on the subway? A new smart phone app will allow Philadelphia area resi ...
14 years ago
Federal court backs Pa. students on Internet parodies
A federal appeals court says two Pennsylvania teens cannot face discipline from their principals for posting lewd comments online from ho ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia expands efforts to bridge ‘digital divide’
The city of Philadelphia is working to provide computer access to those who cannot afford their own equipment. The Freedom Rings P ...
14 years ago
Nutter pushing council toward decision on school funds
Philadelphia’s mayor has issued a challenge to City Council as he nudges them toward a tough choice. Mayor Michael Nutter sa ...
14 years ago
Jim Kenney has creative idea for dealing with Philadelphia’s raccoons
Philadelphia City Council is looking for a unique way to go after a critter that is getting bolder in the city. Neighborhoods thro ...
14 years ago