Philadelphia
Penn State prof says staff, not Legislature is too large
Republican leaders in Harrisburg are considering reducing the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature. But Beverly Cigler, a Penn Sta ...
15 years ago
Manayunk residents fight for Rector St. bus stop back
Sometimes even the best intentions have controversial consequences. Manayunk residents in the vicinity of Main and Rector streets ...
15 years ago
Arresting the spread of ‘bandit’ signs in Philadelphia
Some Philadelphia residents are tired of seeing telephone poles and fences plastered with “bandit” signs that advertise servi ...
15 years ago
Second Saturdays: A second chance to experience history
Historic Germantown launched a new initiative this summer called Second Saturdays. This program, started in May, is a way to give tourist ...
15 years ago
A successful summer for Philadelphia Freedom School
For Desiree Smith, one of the 56 Philadelphia Freedom School scholars at the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology (PCAT) ...
15 years ago
Foster out; Rudnick to face Bass in Eighth District race
Independent City Council candidate Jim Foster today was knocked off the Eighth District ballot after a city court ruled that he didn̵ ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia looking for more volunteers to patrol during weekend curfew hours
This weekend Philadelphia police will enforce a tighter curfew: 9 p-m for those younger than 18 in University City and Center City. ...
15 years ago
Foster eliminated, Rudnick survives ballot challenge in Eighth District Council race
(Update: 8/12/11 11:25 a.m. – Jim Foster has been eliminated from the City Council race and Brian Rudnick will remain on the ba ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia spending police overtime to enforce tighter curfew
Parents in Philadelphia need to make sure their children aren’t out past 9 p.m. this weekend in Center City or University City.&nbs ...
15 years ago
PhilaU’s Herb Magee heads to the Hall tonight
Philadelphia University’s men’s basketball coach Herb Magee will become an official member of the Naismith Memorial Basketbal ...
15 years ago
Gorgas Park, a place for Yoga on Saturdays
Every Saturday morning, the gazebo at Gorgas Park becomes an al fresco yoga studio. Yoga instructor Cari Reilly leads donation-only yoga ...
15 years ago
East Falls Town Watch tackles blight, graffiti and discarded tires
Mary Jane Fullam believes in the power of one. As President of East Falls Town Watch, she conducts patrols, coordinates scheduling ...
15 years ago
E.T. is tonight’s free outdoor movie at Mt. Airy’s library
Looking for an out-of-this-world adventure for the whole family? Look no further than the final installment in the Moonlight Movies in Mt ...
15 years ago
Century-old jewelry shop says goodbye to Main Street
Much to the dismay of Manayunk residents, Victor Ostroff, owner of A.I. Poland Jewelers announced back in May that he would soon close th ...
15 years ago
Third-party mayoral candidate blames Nutter policies for violence
A third-party candidate for mayor claims the Nutter administration is to blame for the recent increase in flash mob violence. In o ...
15 years ago