Philadelphia
NJ’s Bell labs says it can shrink those wireless phone antennas
A mobile phone innovation with New Jersey roots could make big rooftop antennas a thing of the past. A two inch cube has be ...
15 years ago
Jannie Blackwell resigns from PHA board
One member of the Philadelphia Housing Authority Board has called it quits. The resignation comes after a request from Washington for the ...
15 years ago
Gov. Corbett attends first DRPA meeting as board member
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett made his debut today as head of the Delaware River Port Authority Board.Governor Corbett didn’t a ...
15 years ago
Gosnell pleads not guilty, could face death penalty
A Philadelphia abortion doctor accused of murder could face the death penalty. Gosnell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment this m ...
15 years ago
EMAN seeks sponsorships for May fundraisers
East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) may be a little more aggressive this spring in asking for money. EMAN will partner with West Mt. Ai ...
15 years ago
NewsWorks will host Eighth District debate and voter forums
An open seat has generated a Kentucky Derby-sized field of candidates in the Eighth Council District Democratic primary. At least ...
15 years ago
Supporters of suspended mail carriers to plot strategy
Mt. Airy residents appear divided over whether two postal carriers caught drinking on the job should be fired. Some resi ...
15 years ago
The MLK turnaround – a view from the back of the room
The young man said, “You’re with the news?” Yes, I said. “I’m a student leader,” he replied, slender and though ...
15 years ago
Portion of Schuylkill River Trail to close for construction
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation plans to rebuild a section of the Schuylkill River Trail, the recreational path that runs along Kelly D ...
15 years ago
Mural Arts Program launches public art project in Manayunk
The Mural Arts Program has chosen Manayunk as a “public arts district,” where a large amount of works, which could include mu ...
15 years ago
Idling car stolen on Benezet St in Chestnut Hill
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
15 years ago
Report: Cultural barriers spark violence in Philly schools
A new report on school violence in Philadelphia says the district has to do a better job bridging language and cultural barriers. ...
15 years ago
HUD’s Donovan assures Congress agency is reining in PHA
At a House Financial Services Committee hearing Tuesday, federal housing officials said they are taking strong action to rein in the Phil ...
15 years ago
And then there were ten – 8th District race begins to thin
The field of potential Eighth District Council candidates is smaller today. John Churchville who was one of eleven Democratic cand ...
15 years ago
Philly city workers first targeted for court debts
More than 600 Philadelphia city employees are receiving a not-so-gentle reminder to pay up outstanding fines and court costs. ...
15 years ago