Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council tightens campaign finance rules
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously passed changes to the ethics rules. The bill is designed to close a loophole in th ...
14 years ago
Events in Germantown this week mirror 1920s integration effort
When David Young spotted the new Fest for the Quest program, he couldn’t stop himself from grabbing it to see it for the first time. ...
14 years ago
The last time there was an open council seat for Philadelphia’s Eighth District was 16 years ago. Now that Democratic Councilwoman ...
14 years ago
Nutter assesses state of the city
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter presented his state of the city address to members of the Union League Wednesday. Nutter, who sa ...
14 years ago
It’s lights out for many Phila. alleys
The city of Philadelphia is having some problems maintaining street lights in alleys. Philadelphia Streets Commissioner Clarena To ...
14 years ago
Manayunk’s Saxbys saga opens a new chapter
Bill Hayes of Manayunk wasn’t too fazed when he saw that his go-to coffee spot on Main Street closed unexpectedly last January. ...
14 years ago
Does WMAN need a full-time executive director?
With the recent resignation of Executive Director Lizabeth Macoretta, West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) will need to begin the process of se ...
14 years ago
Mayor Nutter unconcerned over firefighters endorsement of Street
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said he is not worried about a decision by the Firefighters union to endorse his opponent Milton Street ...
14 years ago
Manayunk bridge awaits major rail to trail transformation
The clock is ticking on plans to create a biking and walking trail across the iconic Manayunk railroad bridge, which would connect parks ...
14 years ago
Meet Candidate Howard Treatman
The last time there was an open council seat for Philadelphia’s Eighth District was 16 years ago. Now that Democratic Councilwoman ...
14 years ago
Mother of teen victim warns of a rapist in the Wissahickon
A Chestnut Hill mother says the man who attacked her 17 year old daughter in the Wissahickon is likely the Fairmount Park rapist. ...
14 years ago
Councilman fears airport expansion could be Philly’s loss
A Philadelphia councilman is sending a stern warning about airport expansion and its invasion into another community. During counc ...
14 years ago
As ill-used pit bull fights for life, SPCA fights stereotype
Pennsylvania SPCA humane law enforcement officers have shut down a significant dog fighting ring, rescuing 26 dogs from four properties. ...
14 years ago
King High update: SAC wants Mosaica back
Members of the School Advisory Council at Martin Luther King High say that despite the last-minute intervention of an influential state l ...
14 years ago
EFCC announces 2011 grant recipients
The East Falls Community Council has announced the recipients of $5,000 in individual grants to be awarded to local businesses and organi ...
14 years ago