Philadelphia
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
Overriding Nutter’s veto, Philly council preserves DROP
Philadelphia City Council has voted unanimously to override a veto from Mayor Michael Nutter. The move means the retirement incentive p ...
15 years ago
Mayor Nutter joins YESPhilly students on Phila U. tour
Mayor Michael Nutter visited Philadelphia University on Wednesday with students from YESPhilly as part of his back-to-school themed ̶ ...
15 years ago
Tasting the ‘Ales of a Revolution’ at RittenhouseTown
On Tuesday evening, about 30 people gathered at an idyllic spot along the Wissahickon Creek with the quaint name of RittenhouseTown for ...
15 years ago
Roxborough resident takes reins as new community manager on the Hill
After months of searching for a new Community Manager, the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) finally found the perfect match. At ...
15 years ago
Germantown High students look forward to longer school day
With the new school year underway, some of the school days at Germantown High School will be a little longer. Starting on Sept. 14, stude ...
15 years ago
Mt. Airy Village Fair to be a day of creative games and fun
From a pet fashion show to a slow ice cream eating contest, there are plenty of interesting things to do at the Mt. Airy Village Fair thi ...
15 years ago
The Waring House facelift is underway in Germantown
The scene outside Waring House in Germantown on Tuesday and Wednesday stood as a testament to neighborhoods, businesses and government wo ...
15 years ago
Zoning board approves development proposal in Roxborough
Plans for a parking-lot extension and retaining wall at the Donna Court apartments in Roxborough got the go-ahead from the Zoning Board o ...
15 years ago
Police continue to search for East Falls rape suspect
Philadelphia police are still searching for a man who allegedly raped a woman earlier this month on the 3600 block of Calumet Street in E ...
15 years ago