Philadelphia
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
West Oak Lane teacher launches fundraiser to help kids “see the music”
Amid layoffs and escalating budget cuts, School District of Philadelphia teachers are forced to find creative ways to provide supplies fo ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia passes earlier curfew over objections from public
After listening to lots of people speaking out against it, Philadelphia City Council has approved an earlier curfew. The ear ...
15 years ago
Council candidate Cindy Bass tries to mix realism with hope
Sometimes, even during an election season, politics come second. Two weeks before the Eighth District City Council election she ...
15 years ago
Childcare center secures Chestnut Hill’s prime retail spot
A childcare center plans to open in the former Borders Books location in Chestnut Hill. The Chestnut Hill Local reports that Children of ...
15 years ago
Manayunk’s Old Eagle Tavern owners host doughnut and brew fundraiser for animals
It takes heart to put your money where your mouth is, but a fundraiser this tasty makes it so much easier. Down at the Devil’ ...
15 years ago
Freshmen at Roxborough High GEAR UP for college
A citywide college preparaion program is giving some freshman students at Roxborough High School a leg up. GEAR UP, an acron ...
15 years ago
Top 10 ways to celebrate Halloween in NW Philly
The time has come for all Halloween enthusiasts to bust out their masks and wigs. Or maybe the nurse uniform, complete with white stockin ...
15 years ago
Philly Council calls for restoration of six neighborhood zoning overlays
It looks like several neighborhoods, including East Falls and Germantown, will get to keep their zoning overlays — for now. ...
15 years ago
Police: Most felonies in the 39th District occur during the day shift
October’s total for felony crimes in Philadelphia’s 39th Police District is on pace to match September’s figure. ...
15 years ago
Could you get a grace period when paying a Philadelphia parking ticket?
A Philadelphia City Councilman wants to grant drivers a short grace period before a parking ticket gets compounded with an extra fine.&nb ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia steps up efforts against blight
The city of Philadelphia is planning a major crackdown on blight. Mayor Michael Nutter stood outside a blighted property in Port Richmond ...
15 years ago
39th District: Be on the lookout for three swords stolen from Germantown home
39th Police District in Philadelphia This list covers Oct. 14–20, 2011. October 14, 2011 1600 blo ...
15 years ago
Police officer honored in West Oak Lane three decades after dying on the job
On a Friday night in January 1983, a dance at St. Athanasius RC Church turned from celebration to chaos. People fought in the West Oak La ...
15 years ago