Philadelphia
Philadelphia trying to convince pedestrians to take the long way around City Hall
The construction around Philadelphia City Hall is causing some problems. City officials are trying convince pedestrians to take a s ...
15 years ago
Oak Lane job fair draws more than 150 people seeking employment
On Thursday, droves of people made their way to the first-ever community job fair at True United Church on Old York Road. The Oak Lane ev ...
15 years ago
Chelten Plaza grand opening greets Germantown grocery shoppers
After months of protracted controversy, the $14 million shopping plaza at the corner of West Chelten and Pulaski Avenues will be official ...
15 years ago
Doo-wop trailblazer and Germantown native Bobby Banks reflects on his career
Hip-hop blasts from car radios and storefronts as Germantown’s business district comes to life. But inside Walt’s Barber Sho ...
15 years ago
Charlotte’s Web tops our list of family-friendly events
Before pitching the multitude of holiday weekend ideas, I’ll share the latest hit with our family. I highly recommend that you ta ...
15 years ago
Inbound Lincoln Drive will be closed Saturday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lincoln Drive between Wissahickon Avenue and Ridge Avenue will be closed temporarily on Saturday, December 10, for road mainten ...
15 years ago
Roxborough’s toad detour documentary premieres Saturday
The toads of Roxborough are ready for their close-up. On Saturday, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will host the publi ...
15 years ago
Mt. Airy musician Chana Rothman writes tribute to Michael Jackson
When Mt. Airy artist Chana Rothman learned of Michael Jackson’s death, she stayed up late into the night to write a tribute to the& ...
15 years ago
One Germantown Save-A-Lot prepares to open, another to close
Around 9 a.m. Friday, developer Patrick Burns will cut a ribbon near the corner of Chelten and Pulaski avenues to ceremonially open the $ ...
15 years ago
Hundreds of Abu-Jamal supporters gather in Philadelphia
Mumia Abu-Jamal is drawing hundreds of supporters to Philadelphia. The gathering follows Philadelphia District Attorney Seth WilliamsR ...
15 years ago
Paramedic reassignments cause stir in Philadelphia
The transfer of some 200 paramedics has their union and members of Philadelphia City Council upset. Firefighters Union head Willia ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia planning big party for New Year’s
The city of Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops for its New Year’s Celebration. This year it again will include two firework ...
15 years ago
Man found dead in Cedarbrook with several gunshot wounds
A man was murdered Wednesday night in the Cedarbrook section of the city, according to police. Officers responded to the 1200 bloc ...
15 years ago
Germantown neighbors fortify opposition to Wissahickon Playground demolition
Despite a raging rainstorm, several dozen people gathered Wednesday night at Canaan Baptist Church on Pulaski Avenue to publicly oppose t ...
15 years ago
Chestnut Hill Community Association’s lower committees endorse 8200 Germantown Ave. project
At long last, it’s decision time for the Chestnut Hill Community Association on the 8200 Germantown Ave. proposals, as its co ...
15 years ago