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Mayor Michael Nutter visited the construction site at the 40th Street bridge connecting Mantua and Parkside on Thursday afternoon. Nutter visited the site to promote the passage of the Rebuild America Jobs Act and support

James Larry Grant, 58, called himself a “product of Philadelphia,” as he taped fliers to his now boarded-up childhood home at the corner of 29th and Diamond Street The fliers are a reminder for people

The Android developer scene in Philadelphia may be small, but it’s a community willing to share ideas and tips with one another. This was the case with Android Alliance’s latest at the Comcast Center. Android

“My favorite part of the trip was the hayride,” said a first-grader from L.P. Hill Elementary School. “No,” another student said. “My favorite was the seeing all the animals.” Three bus loads of students from

Art is something that is a mainstay in Fairhill. From graffiti-covered buildings to walls adorned with murals, the controversial yet strikingly beautiful expressions can be found almost anywhere. HACE, a nonprofit organization attending to the

Friends and family of Theresa Drobish, who went by Terri to those close to her, are still reeling from her untimely death about a month ago.  Drobish was walking with her young son Alexander on the

With the help of a $100,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation, People’s Emergency Center has embarked on “Make Your Mark,” a yearlong neighborhood planning process in West Philadelphia. Throughout October, PEC hosted several

West Girard Avenue is host to the commercial corridor that runs through Brewerytown. Along these stores runs the historic trolleys that helped commuters travel up and down Girard Avenue daily. Recently, SEPTA announced that it