Philadelphia
Could Lovett Park become a ‘destination space’?
The grounds of the park next to Lovett Library on Germantown Avenue are an underutilized community asset in the view of Mt. Airy USA (MAU ...
15 years ago
City Council weighs in on U.N. Palestinian question
Philadelphia City Council sounded like the United Nations this week as members considered a resolution from Northeast Philadelphia Republ ...
15 years ago
Park(ing) Day promotes parks and public space in Philly
Philadelphia drivers had 34 fewer parking spaces to choose from on Friday. Non-profits, academic institutions and private companie ...
15 years ago
Explore the mansion next door today
Admit it. You’ve always wanted to peek over the stone walls and peer behind the curtains of your neighbors big, fancy house.& ...
15 years ago
Green Woods Charter works to clear up ‘misinformed rumor’ in midst of expansion plans
The Green Woods Charter School is still exploring a possible move to Manayunk’s Germany Hill, but the school’s leader says it ...
15 years ago
‘Exciting but daunting’ Manayunk Bridge trail project continues on limited time frame
Manayunk and Lower Merion have never been more neighborly. Last night, 50 residents of both city and suburb converged in Ardmore t ...
15 years ago
Competitors impersonating PECO employees
With Pennsylvania’s electricity market getting competitive, consumers should be careful when hearing a pitch to change energy provi ...
15 years ago
Will Philadelphia bouncers have to register with city?
Some new regulations for bars and nightclubs could require the registration of bouncers. City Councilman Bill Greenlee says ...
15 years ago
No panic, but tax revenues dropped for Philadelphia this summer
Tax revenues for the city of Philadelphia are not as good as expected. Mayor Michael Nutter has sent a message to City Controller ...
15 years ago
Roxborough Robber arrested, confesses to four crimes
The FBI confirmed this morning the Roxborough Robber has been arrested. Frank Roccia was arrested Friday, after being linked to th ...
15 years ago
After 50 surgeries, teen holds out hope for kidney transplant
For 17 year-old Melika Roberts, back-to-school looks different than it does for most teens. This is her senior year in high school and or ...
15 years ago
Roxborough High’s Brandt aims to ‘set a new tone’ and raise school standards
Principal Stephen Brandt knows Roxborough High School’s current reputation is tarnished by the past. “People saw Roxbo ...
15 years ago
Penn Charter to honor 9/11 victims with a day for peace
Friends, classmates and family members of Penn Charter graduates Peter Ortale and Kenny Caldwell will come together this Saturday at the ...
15 years ago
More maneuvering on Philly redistricting plans
Two competing redistricting bills have been approved by a Philadelphia City Council committee. A move to amend one failed by a single vot ...
15 years ago
Runaway convict captured after escaping from police in Roxborough
Philadelphia police have captured a convict who escaped from custody Thursday morning in the Roxborough section of the city. At ar ...
15 years ago