
Philadelphia
Happy Hollow celebrates 100 years with a new orchard
As Allison Weiss walked toward Pulaski Street from Wayne Avenue with a wheelbarrow full of equipment, she stopped to inform people of the ...
14 years ago
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Ramsey says courtesy cards are ‘worthless’
The union representing Philadelphia police officers is offering “courtesy cards” in exchange for political contributions. ...
14 years ago
Garages say Philadelphia can afford to cut parking tax
Parking garage owners in Philadelphia are seeking a tax break and say it could be implemented despite the city’s budget problems. ...
14 years ago
Presser building on Johnson Street opens its doors
A dark cloud once loomed over the neighborhood because of the building at 101 W. Johnson St. The Presser Building, built as a retirement ...
14 years ago
EMAN gears up for Mt. Airy Day this Saturday
In a short meeting leading up to Mt. Airy Day, East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) met on Tuesday nigh ...
14 years ago
The Old Academy Players get curious
Normality is a matter of perspective. It’s the theme explored in The Curious Savage, which will be performed at the O ...
14 years ago
Explanation sought on DROP hearings holdup
The state board that oversees Philadelphia’s finances, PICA, has sent a message to City Council about DROP, the controversial early ...
14 years ago
Lam Tran and Cherry Blossom Harrison of Prudential-Fox Roach were among the more than 300 volunteers who helped clean up Wissahickon Cree ...
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Historic Presser building re-opens as senior citizen apartments
Eighth District Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller joined Mayor Michael Nutter today to celebrate the opening of ...
14 years ago
Health union back Nutter’s re-election
After losing others, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s re-election bid has received a major union endorsement. Health Care ...
14 years ago
Police: Suspect in Manayunk robbery shot by police
A 43-year-old man wanted for a March jewelry store heist was shot by police after he pulled a knife during a chase on Saturday night, acc ...
14 years ago
West Oak Lane hopes to become new gateway to Northwest Philadelphia
In the sprawling, moving jigsaw puzzle that is the upper Ogontz Avenue area, where the city meets Montgomery County, 2504 W. Cheltenham A ...
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Student designers take to the runway at 2011 Fashion Show
This Saturday, buried within the massive PIFA crowd, Philadelphia University held its annual fashion show and Spirit of Innovation Gala. ...
14 years ago
Celebrating a 1921 anti-automobile protest in Fairmount Park
This article is a revised version of an earlier story. There were hikers, bikers, doggie-walkers, joggers, bruncher ...
14 years ago