Philadelphia
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
Hundreds rally in Center City saying they back Wisconsin unions
Hundreds turned out in Center City Philadelphia to rally in support of unions in Wisconsin. Local unions believe the Midwest ...
15 years ago
Fresh Grocer closing on Chelten; Save-A-Lot opening amid many concerns
Sometime in the next couple weeks, Fresh Grocer on Chelten Avenue and Pulaski Ave. will shut its doors. The store’s spokespe ...
15 years ago
Fresh Grocer closing on Chelten
Rumors have been kicking around for a few weeks, but now it’s official, the Fresh Grocer on Chelten Avenue and Pulaski Avenue is cl ...
15 years ago
March meeting scheduled for Chestnut Hill web portal plan
For the last 51 years residents and businesses of Chestnut Hill have looked to the Chestnut Hill Local for news and information ...
15 years ago
Sedgwick Theater unlikely candidate for “historic” restoration
The Sedgwick Theater may look like a perfect candidate for historic restoration but because of past alterations it makes it less likely.< ...
15 years ago