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Philadelphia

Buy local push in Germantown aims for big changes one step at a time

You’ve heard it before, “buy local” and support small communities across the country. It’s easy to do if your nei ...

15 years ago

Green Woods Charter details multi-year move plan to Chestnut Hill

The public last night got its first detailed look at a charter school’s plan to move to a historic mansion in Chestnut Hill. ...

15 years ago

New art gallery to open in Chestnut Hill today

  Residents passing by what was once Intermission at 8405 Germantown Avenue may be surprised at what is taking its place. Gravers ...

15 years ago

Circus math for kids, an academic performance

Four years ago, Jackson Craig sat in the auditorium and saw his sister perform in a wild west circus. He couldn’t wait to follow in her ...

15 years ago

Mica restaurant to open Friday in Chestnut Hill

  Chef Chip Roman of Blackfish fame will attempt to expand his reputation this week with the opening of his new restaurant Mica. ...

15 years ago

No challenges filed in the Eighth District Council race

The Tuesday 5 p.m. deadline passed without a single challenge being filed in the Eighth District race. This means we are still loo ...

15 years ago

Milton Street’s campaign for Philly mayor challenged

Milton Street’s campaign for Philadelphia mayor has been challenged.  The challenge comes on two fronts.  The firs ...

15 years ago

Mt. Airy Arts Garage gets green light from zoning board

A Philadelphia zoning board today gave the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) the green light to house artist studios in a vacant building at 9-1 ...

15 years ago

Priests and parishioners struggle over Archdiocese suspensions

It’s been a difficult seven days for Catholic churches across the Philadelphia region.  One week ago, Archbishop Justin Rigali ...

15 years ago

Metro PCS store robbed in Germantown

14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Ches ...

15 years ago

Suit tries to DROP Philadelphia City Council members from ballot

The two remaining Philadelphia City Council members in the controversial early retirement program DROP are facing court challenges to the ...

15 years ago

Presenting land use plans for PhilaU, Drexel and Penn Charter

Officials from Philadelphia University, Drexel University and the William Penn Charter School presented the future land use plans of thei ...

15 years ago

14th District: Man killed during home invasion

14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...

15 years ago

39th District: Another shooting on McMichael Street in Abbotsford Homes

39th Police District Crime Blotter Feb. 25 – ...

15 years ago

Sources: Advisory council votes down Foundations at King

While the official vote results have not been released, the head of a group representing alumni of Martin Luther King High says their sch ...

15 years ago

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