Philadelphia
Business fights back against mandatory sick time
The battle to require employers to offer sick time to all workers in Philadelphia continues to go on in City Council. A Washington ...
15 years ago
The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s next community manager may have different role
The Chestnut Hill Community Association plans to hire a new person to fill its Community Manager position. Philip LeCalsey, who was the m ...
15 years ago
The spring means flooding – East Germantown organizes
The 5-foot-6-inch woman waded through the thigh high water while she attempted to return to her East Germantown home. “We’re w ...
15 years ago
Scally switches to Independent at-large Council ticket
Long-time Roxborough resident Bernard Scally is now pinning his bid for an at-large seat on Philadelphia City Council to an independent t ...
15 years ago
Kelly Drive in East Falls could remain closed through the night
Kelly Drive remains closed from Falls Bridge to North Ferry Road due to minor flooding from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The rec ...
15 years ago
Iron Hill releases artist renderings of its Chestnut Hill restaurant
Iron Hill Brewery plans to open a new restaurant in Chestnut Hill that is scheduled to open by the end of the year. It will be located at ...
15 years ago
Suit aims to keep Rizzo, Tasco from re-election to council
A Republican committeeman is filing suit in an attempt to knock out the last two members of Philadelphia City Council still enrolled in t ...
15 years ago
This week, all six schools in the Philadelphia School District’s so-called “Renaissance Match” program must make tough decisions ab ...
15 years ago
SNAP wants church’s ‘victim assistance’ workers dismissed
The archbishop of Philadelphia has suspended 21 priests accused of sexually abusing children, and expressed sadness for victims. Bu ...
15 years ago
Watching, waiting and prepping
Low lying communities in the region are preparing for flooding. The key is how much rain can the already saturated ground absorb. ...
15 years ago
Flood watch in effect through Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire Delaware Valley due to potential flash floods of low lying areas, st ...
15 years ago
$3 million in state funds for Save-A-Lot came without state rep’s OK
The proposed Save-A-Lot development at Chelten and Pulaski avenues in Germantown is flush with state grants, yet local residents and one ...
15 years ago
A patchwork history; learning about the past through quilts
Everyone in the room wore white linen gloves lest the oils from their hands change history. In the world of centuries old hand mad ...
15 years ago
For some Catholics, faith undimmed
Ash Wednesday services drew Catholics prepared to mark the beginning of Lent, as well as supporters of sexual abuse victims.   ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia population up slightly
For the first time in decades, Philadelphia is gaining residents. New U.S. Census Bureau figures show more people are living in the city ...
15 years ago