Philadelphia
POWER play: Interfaith group aims to help fix what ails Philly
It started in 2009 as a diverse group of 30 clergy leaders discussing “the pain in their neighborhoods and the brokenness of system ...
15 years ago
PATCO begins “wave and pay” trial run
Starting today PATCO Riders can start using a new type of smartcard by just waving it at the turnstile. For the first six months, ...
15 years ago
Jones: Philadelphia should prepare for a Washington jobs program
A Philadelphia City Councilman says the city should be a part of President Obama’s proposed jobs program. Councilman Curtis ...
15 years ago
SEPTA asking regional rail riders for input on new fare cards
SEPTA is hoping to award a contract for a new fare collection system soon. Before that, the transit agency is asking for input from ...
15 years ago
SugarHouse casino celebrates first year in Philadelphia
SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia is marking its one year anniversary with a block party and fireworks. Today casino leaders and po ...
15 years ago
Teen shot during day-long East Germantown neighborhood beef
A 16-year-old East Germantown youth was shot in the arm when he got caught in the crossfire of an hours-long neighborhood beef between tw ...
15 years ago
Chestnut Hill wants designated groups to have voice on future developments
The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s move to ask for an amendment to the proposed redraft of the city’s zoning code woul ...
15 years ago
Umbria Village apartment complex gets the green light from city officials
File this one under Transit-Oriented Development: An apartment complex almost attached to the Ivy Ridge SEPTA station got the go-ahead fr ...
15 years ago
Crack in Philadelphia City Hall tower halts tours
Tours of Philadelphia City Hall Tower have been suspended because of a crack in a balcony. Earlier this week, a workman found some ...
15 years ago
Report documents ethics failings on MLK High School
Philadelphia’s Chief Integrity Officer has released her report about allegations of back-door dealing in selecting a company to run ...
15 years ago
Placement of satellite dishes may be regulated in Philly
It might get tougher to put a satellite dish on the front of your house in Philadelphia. Councilman Darrell Clarke dislikes satell ...
15 years ago
The Germantown overlay plays a big role in next week’s Chelten Plaza hearing
In Northwest Philadelphia, zoning overlays govern what kind of sign you can hang above your Manayunk boutique, what your corner store can ...
15 years ago
EATS festival fills Main Street with flavor
The Manayunk EcoArts Festival kicked off Wednesday night with a tasty sizzle as the Eats Along The Street (EATS) food festival took over ...
15 years ago
Germantown piano company celebrates 120 years in the neighborhood
This year marks a major milestone for Cunningham Piano Company, as they celebrate 120 years in the Germantown community. The compa ...
15 years ago
Northern Home expansion would nearly double capacity for teen moms and kids
Northern Home for Children on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough is raising money for a major building overhaul. The social service provider plan ...
15 years ago