Philadelphia
‘Hollaback’ strikes back at harassment
Ever wonder what to do about a cat call? Ever see a woman harassed on the subway? A new smart phone app will allow Philadelphia area resi ...
15 years ago
Federal court backs Pa. students on Internet parodies
A federal appeals court says two Pennsylvania teens cannot face discipline from their principals for posting lewd comments online from ho ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia expands efforts to bridge ‘digital divide’
The city of Philadelphia is working to provide computer access to those who cannot afford their own equipment. The Freedom Rings P ...
15 years ago
Nutter pushing council toward decision on school funds
Philadelphia’s mayor has issued a challenge to City Council as he nudges them toward a tough choice. Mayor Michael Nutter sa ...
15 years ago
Jim Kenney has creative idea for dealing with Philadelphia’s raccoons
Philadelphia City Council is looking for a unique way to go after a critter that is getting bolder in the city. Neighborhoods thro ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia might inspect apartments for lead paint
Philadelphia property owners are lining up against a Council bill that would tighten the rules for renting apartments that have lead pain ...
15 years ago
PhilaU breaks ground on Design, Engineering and Commerce building
Philadelphia University’s future College of Design, Engineering and Commerce will have its own academic building come 2013. ...
15 years ago
Penn Charter grad from Mt. Airy a Presidential Scholar
Joya Ahsan Ahmad surely made the most of her years at Penn Charter School in East Falls, and has some advice for other students who would ...
15 years ago
How to recycle a street sign with style
This kinetic sculpture is the fourth piece in a series of “Eco-art” throughout East Falls. Artists Mike Smash and John ...
15 years ago
Repairs, service cuts begin on Manayunk/Norristown rail line today
Beginning today, riders on SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown regional rail line will notice some changes as two multi-year projects get u ...
15 years ago
One of Artista’s owners says there just isn’t enough daytime foot traffic in th ...
15 years ago
Sovereign Bank in Chestnut Hill robbed at gunpoint 5/31/11
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
15 years ago
Music filled the giant sanctuary inside Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Tuesday night to open a special church service devoted to the crea ...
15 years ago
Gorgas Park kicks off Summer Concert Series
The Gorgas Park Summer Concert Series takes off this weekend with the King of Rock and Roll. Now in its 12th year, summer wi ...
15 years ago
The Friends of the Wissahickon began work this week on the Warming Shed at Valley Green Inn. The shed, which is used for horses, bur ...
15 years ago