Philadelphia
Philly tax numbers say economy warming up
A new report shows tax revenues are really growing for the city of Philadelphia. City Controller Alan Butkovitz says he̵ ...
15 years ago
New supermarket to occupy former Tastykake site
For the first time in more than 20 years, residents from the Nicetown-Tioga area of Philadelphia will have a supermarket a short distance ...
15 years ago
Day of reckoning for Philadelphia debtors
If you owe money to the court system in Philadelphia, today is your last chance to pay up without facing stiff additional penalties.  ...
15 years ago
PennDOT announces weekend ramp closures and detours
A series of bridge inspections on Sunday morning will result in two ramp closures and detours at the Route 1 Interchange with Interstate ...
15 years ago
Democratic party veteran Bill Durham enters 8th District race
LaSalle University’s Community Liaison, Bill Durham, has decided to join a crowded field of Democratic hopefuls vying to lead Phila ...
15 years ago
CHCA to consider different tax-exempt status
The Chestnut Hill Community Association is investigating whether to change its tax-exempt status to help with fundraising. Current ...
15 years ago
Embracing a culture through oral storytelling
The Roxborough branch of the Philadelphia Public Library honored Black History month this week in a medium that is becoming less and less ...
15 years ago
Dredging plans for Manayunk Canal move forward
If nature had its way, the Manayunk Canal would eventually turn into wetlands. To keep that from happening, the city’s Department o ...
15 years ago
Seeking stability at Germantown High
In some city schools, the Philadelphia School District’s so-called Renaissance process has been anything but smooth. In recent weeks, s ...
15 years ago
Layout of Mt. Airy townhome project revealed
The long abandoned site and burnt shell of the Garrett-Dunn house has been an eyesore and concern for many on Germantown Avenue. N ...
15 years ago
Pulaski Partners press release and rendering
Pulaski Partners LP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
15 years ago
House Dems hold hearing on plan to sell liquor stores
Democratic state representatives seeking to keep Pennsylvania’s control over liquor sales held a hearing in Philadelphia on Thursday. < ...
15 years ago
Miller knew Fresh Grocer was closing
Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller met with Fresh Grocer executives about the store on Chelten Ave. that will close Monday, but apparently sh ...
15 years ago
4 ironworkers sue Sunoco over injuries at Philly refinery
Four ironworkers are suing Sunoco, alleging they suffered injuries that could have been prevented while working at a South Philadelphia ...
15 years ago
Winning entry in billboard contest will get to see her handiwork everyday
They’re practically everywhere — those billboard ads written as notes and signed, “With love, XOXO Philadelphia.” ...
15 years ago