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Philadelphia

Talent show at Finley Recreation nets few performers, a lot of heart

When he stepped into the auditorium, twelve year old Samir Rutledge didn’t intend to perform. He was really there to support his older ...

14 years ago

Marking a milestone at Penn Charter prom

On a warm evening in late spring, the passing of time was on display in full splendor at the William Penn Charter School in East Falls. ...

14 years ago

Seen in Mt. Airy

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Nutter vows to crack down on “nuisance bars” after weekend shooting

After a weekend shooting injured nine people at a Philadelphia nightclub, Mayor Nutter is promising action against similar establishments ...

14 years ago

Philadelphia bans smoking at playgrounds and recreation centers

Beginning July 1st, smoking will be banned at Philadelphia playgrounds and recreation facilities. The executive order signed by Ma ...

14 years ago

SEPTA’s Route 35 bus loop to undergo transformation

Upcoming changes to two of the major bus routes through Roxborough and Manayunk are being greeted with a wait-and-see attitude by area re ...

14 years ago

13 reputed Philadelphia mobsters charged

Federal authorities say they have broken up the latest incarnation of Philadelphia’s mob. Prosecutors have charged 13 members of th ...

14 years ago

The campaign’s over, two Philadelphia candidates say it’s time to pick up signs

An effort is underway to rid Philadelphia’s streets of political trash.  Campaign signs dot the Philadelphia landscape, ...

14 years ago

Should Philadelphia give more money to help the schools?

If you miss the excitement of the city being broke – if you yearn for the days of bitter fights over tax hikes and service cuts – we ...

14 years ago

Bourbon Blue to host networking event for young professionals

It took Chris Perez 12 years to become a self-made millionaire with his lending company, and just one day in 2008 for it all to crumble a ...

14 years ago

East Falls retirees tap into ‘pure joy’

Whenever the time came for retired librarian Wendy Moody to head out to aerobics class, she, like many of us, would drag her feet to the ...

14 years ago

Count Dracula comes to the Maxwell Mansion

Next month Maxwell Mansion hosts a series of performances based on Bram Stoker’s legendary gothic novel, Dracula. You may have seen one ...

14 years ago

SEPTA bus driver loses two teeth in attack

14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...

14 years ago

Bohema’s clothing exchange in Roxborough

Elise Edson and Ali Kutner had not met in person prior to Sunday, but thanks to the internet and some diligent research, they collaborate ...

14 years ago

A dance party for those who don’t

“Make a field goal with your hands,” says Alexa Krepps, dance instructor ...

14 years ago

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