Philadelphia
Police: ‘Roxborough Robber’ targets City Ave. bank
The ‘Roxborough Robber’ has struck again, but this time in a slightly new area. Police say at 8 a.m. this morning, a m ...
15 years ago
Despite past flooding, SEPTA says it didn’t think train cars in Trenton were at risk
The recent floods created by Hurricane Irene seriously damaged about a dozen SEPTA railcars in Trenton. Transit agency officials didnR ...
15 years ago
Kelly Drive is still submerged between Midvale and Route 1 overpass
Update 3 p.m. There is substantially less water at Kelly and Midvale than the day of Hurricane Irene floodi ...
15 years ago
Second proposed Council map in the works
There could be two competing redistricting plans headed for a vote in Philadelphia City Council. Councilman Frank DiCicco says he ...
15 years ago
Rainfall hinders commute and Irene clean-up
With the power back on for all New Jersey residents, the recovery and clean-up from Hurricane Irene has begun. More than 15,000 Ne ...
15 years ago
FixPhillyDistricts winners showcased at Council hearing
Days before the deadline to present a redistricting map to City Council, a Council committee got loads of advice from members of the publ ...
15 years ago
New high school signals fresh start for Philly schools, officials say
The first day of school in Philadelphia Tuesday included the ribbon cutting to the brand-new, $66 million West Philadelphia High School.< ...
15 years ago
Philly archdiocese high school teachers on strike
High school teachers in the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia have hit the picket lines. The teachers voted overwhelmingly Tues ...
15 years ago
Three-time “Roxborough robber” still on the loose
Strike three and the “Roxborough robber” is still out – on city streets. Within five days, three banks on Ridge Avenue ...
15 years ago
Cook-Wissahickon welcomes influx of students despite teacher cutbacks
Seemingly chaotic, there was in fact a method to the madness. Situated in a combination cafeteria-auditorium inside the Cook-Wissa ...
15 years ago
Students ‘unlock the gate’ at the new St. James School
Something old rang in something new as St. James School opened today for its first school year in the Allegheny West neighborhood of Phil ...
15 years ago
Police seek information on group that jumped a developmentally delayed man
A mentally challenged 20-year-old man and his brother suffered a violent beating last Thursday at the New Kitchen Chinese Restaurant, loc ...
15 years ago
Sunoco to sell Philadelphia, Marcus Hook refineries
After 120 years, Sunoco has announced it is getting out of the refining business. Sunoco will sell or close its oil refineries in ...
15 years ago
Students mark milestones, adjust to changes at Henry School
Morning rain made for a soggy start to the new school year in Philadelphia. But public school students in Mt. Airy didn’t let Mother Na ...
15 years ago
Excitement and rain mark the first day back to school
Rain clouds loomed and the occasional drizzle fell as families and children in Germantown returned for the first day of classes in a new ...
15 years ago