Philadelphia
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 ...
15 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 ...
15 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& ...
15 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 $ ...
15 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 ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia planning big party for New Year’s
The city of Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops for its New Year’s Celebration. This year it again will include two firework ...
15 years ago
Man found dead in Cedarbrook with several gunshot wounds
A man was murdered Wednesday night in the Cedarbrook section of the city, according to police. Officers responded to the 1200 bloc ...
15 years ago
Germantown neighbors fortify opposition to Wissahickon Playground demolition
Despite a raging rainstorm, several dozen people gathered Wednesday night at Canaan Baptist Church on Pulaski Avenue to publicly oppose t ...
15 years ago
Chestnut Hill Community Association’s lower committees endorse 8200 Germantown Ave. project
At long last, it’s decision time for the Chestnut Hill Community Association on the 8200 Germantown Ave. proposals, as its co ...
15 years ago
Holiday events you may want to check out
Looking for some Christmas Cheer in the Mt. Airy or Chestnut Hill? Here are a few ideas: Dickens Christmas Party at M ...
15 years ago
Onion Flats selected as developer for East Falls Rivage site
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority has selected Northern Liberties-based Onion Flats to redevelop the Rivage property near Kelly Dr ...
15 years ago
From blanket pillows to baby bibs, Phila U. students design and create items for cancer patients
Nine months after Jared Levy’s mother, Deb, lost the battle to breast cancer, he found a way for her memory to live on: ChemoClothe ...
15 years ago
8200 Germantown Ave. project faces key decisions this month
Just how Bowman Properties’ planned 8200 retail/residential project will look could be determined by several key events in the next ...
15 years ago
USPS removes four Northwest Philly post offices from potential closure list
Officials with the U.S. Postal Service said this week that four Northwest Philadelphia post offices are no longer on the chopping block.< ...
15 years ago