Philadelphia
Rabbi George Stern wins ‘Cookin with Who?’ showdown
Former Executive Director of Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) George Stern won the “Mt. Airy Platinum Spatula” for ...
15 years ago
The Gazillion Bubble Show makes our list of family friendly events
Every Friday NewsWorks features family friendly activities selected by Germantown Avenue Parents. Among the the highlights this weekend i ...
15 years ago
Philly police chief should be glad this mayoral bid is a long-shot
The way Wali “Diop” Rahman was talking while he canvassed Germantown with campaign literature one recent night – and as ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia’s Second Alarmers celebrate 90 years of service
This is not a drill. On a recent Saturday morning, first responders and law enforcement personnel from local, state and federal ag ...
15 years ago
Mt. Airy woman explores culture and identity through ethnic cooking
You will be hearing a lot about Lori Tharps on NewsWorks in the coming months. That’s because this Mt. Airy woman somehow finds tim ...
15 years ago
Meals with a story: Awbury Arboretum potluck promotes dialogue through food
What better way to start a community conversation than over a delicious meal? That’s the idea behind this Saturday’s program ...
15 years ago
‘Hiring Our Heroes’ job fair connects vets, employers in Philly
Veterans and their spouses turned out for a hiring fair in Philadelphia Thursday hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Philadelphia-ar ...
15 years ago
Teen struck by car in West Oak Lane
A 15-year-old was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car in West Oak Lane around 4 p.m. today. The accident took place at ...
15 years ago
With glass art, some like it hot
Jacqueline Mendelson began glass blowing while studying at Temple’s Tyler school in 1988. From that point on, Mendelson says she si ...
15 years ago
Deaf illusionist to perform magic show at PSD on Friday
Sam Sandler isn’t your ordinary illusionist. Then again, the students he is performing for Friday night aren’t your ordinary ...
15 years ago
Levering parents ‘devastated’ by school closing proposal
Parents at Levering Elementary in Roxborough are expressing disappointment and frustration following the School District of Philadelphia& ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia councilwoman wants city hearings on school closings
The School Reform Commission will hold public hearings on plans to close nine public schools in Philadelphia. A city councilwoman w ...
15 years ago
Are the days numbered for Philadelphia raccoons?
City Council has approved a bill to tackle Philadelphia’s raccoon problem. The Nutter administration is promising not to enfo ...
15 years ago
At-risk housing plan faces Kemble Avenue neighborhood opposition tonight
A plan to convert a derelict Ogontz apartment building into supervised housing for two at-risk populations is facing opposition from some ...
15 years ago
Parishioners pray for the survival of their parish
Neighbors all across Roxborough and Manayunk are abuzz with speculation that three local Catholic churches may be closing by 2012. ...
15 years ago