
Philadelphia
$3 million in state funds for Save-A-Lot came without state rep’s OK
The proposed Save-A-Lot development at Chelten and Pulaski avenues in Germantown is flush with state grants, yet local residents and one ...
14 years ago
A patchwork history; learning about the past through quilts
Everyone in the room wore white linen gloves lest the oils from their hands change history. In the world of centuries old hand mad ...
14 years ago
For some Catholics, faith undimmed
Ash Wednesday services drew Catholics prepared to mark the beginning of Lent, as well as supporters of sexual abuse victims.   ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia population up slightly
For the first time in decades, Philadelphia is gaining residents. New U.S. Census Bureau figures show more people are living in the city ...
14 years ago
Confirmed list of 21 priests suspended by Philadelphia Archdiocese
A source has confirmed the following priests were suspended by the Philadelphia Archdiocese in response to the February grand jury report ...
14 years ago
USPS moves to fire three Mt. Airy postal carriers
Officials with the United States Postal Service (USPS) are taking steps to fire three-Mt. Airy-based postal carriers caught drinking on t ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia School District announces central staff job cuts
With $300 million fewer dollars flowing from Harrisburg and Washington, the school district of Philadelphia says it has a big budget gap ...
14 years ago
Rigali addresses abuse at Ash Wednesday service
Today marks the beginning of Lent. For some Philadelphia Catholics, the church’s response to allegations of child abuse are the foc ...
14 years ago
St. John the Baptist Church observes Ash Wednesday
Today, Christians throughout the world kicked off the beginning of Lent, by marking their foreheads with ashes in the traditional shape o ...
14 years ago
What is significance of Philadelphia Archdiocese placing 21 priests on leave?
The Archbishop of Philadelphia has placed 21 priests on administrative leave in connection to the sexual abuse of children. The mov ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy anti-violence activist joins Eight District Council race
Eighth District City Council hopeful Fay Dawson of Mt. Airy says public safety is her top priority. Dawson is the founder of the Vincent ...
14 years ago
Celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a feast of flapjacks
For many Christians, yesterday marked Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting and reflection.   ...
14 years ago
Finley Rec. Center celebrates Black History and young writers
When he had to choose a great African American for an essay contest, Uriah Fortson, 11, picked a hero unknown to most: His grandfather. ...
14 years ago
Philly Office Retail opens new offices in Mt. Airy
Philly Office Retail, a Germantown-based real estate company, is growing its operations. On Monday, it officially opened a new off ...
14 years ago