Philadelphia
Wendy’s, Ross Dress for Less and Hair Buzz among list of confirmed tenants at former Tastykake site
For decades, the iconic Tastykake sign was a visual point of reference in Nicetown. But it was a different sign—the one announcing the ...
15 years ago
2-year-old Philadelphia Union starts its first playoff series
Philly sports fans are a little low, but soccer could bring a bright spot. But there is some hope out there, at least on the ...
15 years ago
South Korean trade deal could be good news for Philadelphia port
The trade agreement with South Korea President Congress passed and Obama signed could mean more business for the port of Philadelphia. &n ...
15 years ago
Neighbors rally for better conditions at Kendrick Rec Center
The neighbors who turned out at Kendrick Recreation Center in Roxborough on Thursday evening did not get a promise of what they wanted mo ...
15 years ago
Following in the footsteps of ghosts along Germantown Avenue
It’s a busy Saturday night, in the middle of Germantown. On the lawn of Upsala Mansion, Rick Fink is teaching a group of 20 people ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia closed books with tiny surplus
Philadelphia has ended its fiscal year with a tiny surplus, but planned cuts will still go through. Finance Director Rob Dubow say ...
15 years ago
Housing Authority selling 400 vacant properties in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is preparing to sell hundreds of properties. Philadelphia Housing Authority Executive Di ...
15 years ago
Woman says she was attacked with bleach in her home
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
15 years ago
Manayunk bookstore hosts meet-and-greet with vampire artist Louis Pesci
It’s been four years since a drunk driver slammed into the driver’s side of Louis Pecsi’s parked car and nearly killed ...
15 years ago
Chestnut Hill Community Association endorses revised college expansion plan
The Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) voted to back a revised blueprint for a larger Chestnut Hill College (CHC). CHC Pre ...
15 years ago
Costumed kids pack inside Roxborough Library for parade and party
It was a standing-room only crowd of children dressed as pirates, princesses, superheroes, ghouls, ghosts, goblins and even one president ...
15 years ago
Childcare provider signs longterm lease for Chestnut Hill’s Borders building
A new childcare center planned for Chestnut Hill’s premier retail spot is hoping to become a permanant fixture in the community. ...
15 years ago
Plan for Callowhill Reading Viaduct area improvement, surtax advances
Philadelphia City Council has approved a bill to create a new improvement district in the Callowhill Reading Viaduct area. Bruce S ...
15 years ago
With rise in East Falls area robberies, police suggest protecting your home
The Philadelphia Police’s 39th District hosted a neighborhood meeting Monday night to discuss safety and security due to a recent s ...
15 years ago
Without help from mayor, sick time bill becomes law in Philadelphia
A bill demanding paid sick leave for people working for companies doing business with the City of Philadelphia is becoming law without th ...
15 years ago