Philadelphia
PECO says nearly 60,000 people signed up to have AC turned off–briefly
The utility that handles a good deal of the electric power for the Philadelphia region is saying a new program is making inroads cutting ...
15 years ago
Lower Burial Ground honors veterans from three centuries.
About 83 flags were placed in front of the graves of veterans at Hood Cemetery on Monday – stars a stripes all, but not the same ve ...
15 years ago
2,200 sign in favor of a Save-A-Lot at Chelten Plaza
Opposition to a state-subsidized development in Germantown blazes on, but as opponents angle for ways to stop the project, thousands have ...
15 years ago
Manayunk seeks to build a ‘blue’ wall against race-day chaos
For many Manayunk and Roxborough residents, the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship has become a tale of two traditions: one ...
15 years ago
5th District: Cars, tires and bicycle stolen
5th Police District Crime Blotter May 9 to 15 May 9, 2011 3900 block Main St. – GPS, iP ...
15 years ago
For actor, sweaty historic Philly gig beats making lattes
Tourists visiting historic Philadelphia this Memorial Day weekend get to see costumed re-enactors bringing lost times back to life. ...
15 years ago
A hot start to the summer season at the Shore
The calendar said May, but at the Jersey Shore this weekend it almost felt like July. Baking hot weather in the ...
15 years ago
Bridesburg’s salute to the fallen is full of feeling
The Philadelphia region doesn’t have a central Memorial Day parade, but features many regional celebrations. Th ...
15 years ago
ACES Museum honors minority veterans
Sgt. Stephen E. Sherman walked along Germantown Avenue with two pieces of paper clipped to his clothes – they both asked for money. ...
15 years ago
Hard choices for Mayor, Council, and taxpayers
Welcome to the $100 Million Store. If you’re a Philadelphia taxpayer, you walked in here last week, when the school district ...
15 years ago
War re-enactors help make past wars a vivid reality
As the temperature approaches 90 degrees at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, re-enactors Joe Lessman and Charles Beale, represent ...
15 years ago
A Germantown neighborhood blossoms through community gardening
“I’m strong,” Kevon Lewis, a 7-year-old boy said as he lifted a hanging basket of petunias that is almost as large as he is. Kevon ...
15 years ago
Three men attack SEPTA Route 23 bus driver near Mt. Airy library branch
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
15 years ago
Penn Charter ‘Color Day’ tradition carries on
For the past 118 years, the William Penn Charter School community in East Falls has gathered on campus at the end of the school year for ...
15 years ago
39th District: Road rage on Lincoln/Kelly Drive leads to gun threats
Crime Blotter May 13 – 18 ...
15 years ago