Philadelphia
Chestnut Hill Community Association endorses revised college expansion plan
The Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) voted to back a revised blueprint for a larger Chestnut Hill College (CHC). CHC Pre ...
15 years ago
Costumed kids pack inside Roxborough Library for parade and party
It was a standing-room only crowd of children dressed as pirates, princesses, superheroes, ghouls, ghosts, goblins and even one president ...
15 years ago
Childcare provider signs longterm lease for Chestnut Hill’s Borders building
A new childcare center planned for Chestnut Hill’s premier retail spot is hoping to become a permanant fixture in the community. ...
15 years ago
Plan for Callowhill Reading Viaduct area improvement, surtax advances
Philadelphia City Council has approved a bill to create a new improvement district in the Callowhill Reading Viaduct area. Bruce S ...
15 years ago
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
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
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
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