Philadelphia Police Department Mints 29 New Officers
The City of Philadelphia has 29 new police officers, following a graduation ceremony in Northeast Philadelphia.
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The City of Philadelphia has 29 new police officers, following a graduation ceremony in Northeast Philadelphia.
The emphasis was on the "pro," and the goal was to spread positive feelings.
The Hamels Foundation provided a $300,000 grant to renovate the entire play yard at Bayard Taylor Elementary School.
After they are packed with school supplies, homeless shelters and other social service agencies will pick up the backpacks for distribution to needy children.
Community groups across the country held walks, block parties and other events against crime in honor of "National Night Out."
The Iron Pigs are in the Challenger division, for kids with developmental issues. Howard says this gig helps him keep things in perspective.
Motorists who use a heavily traveled stretch of Cresheim Valley Drive in Mt. Airy may face at least some off-peak delays as Monday marks the beginning of a six-month repair project.
Researchers at the The Legal Services of New Jersey conducted a study which reveals the growing disparity in the Garden State between the "haves" and the "have-nots."
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is hosting the 5th annual Bug Fest on August 11th and 12th.
Events are planned at six Philadelphia churches Tuesday, aimed at getting parents to buckle-up their children properly in the car.
Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday morning in his room at the club's training camp at Lehigh University. He was 29.
Garrett Reid's death surprised and saddened Eagles fans.
Garrett Reid's drug problems were well documented in Montgomery County where his legal problems started in early 2007.
Frankford Avenue near East Pike Street is now open after a water main break closed it Sunday morning.
There's a contest called "The Best and Worst Lots in Philadelphia" and everyone is invited to enter.
Hundreds applied, dozens were interviewed, and now one name remains to become the next President of Temple University.
Construction could begin any day now on a tournament quality, 18-hole disk golf course at Timber Creek Park in Gloucester Township, Camden County.
Ground has been broken in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia on a facility to bring various agencies that support and protect victims of sexual abuse together under one roof.
The annual Back To School Extravaganza was held Friday at South Philadelphia High School as families prepare to start the school year.
Just two days after hundreds of thousands of customers showed support for Chick-Fil-A restaurants, gay rights activists and supporters are having "National Same-Sex Kiss Day."
An interfaith memorial service was held Friday for Philadelphia Highway patrol officer Brian Lorenzo, who lost his life nearly a month ago after colliding on his motorcycle with an alleged drunk driver.
The beach tag checkers in Margate this summer have had some beefy help.
Police in parts of Center City and South Philadelphia have been giving written warnings to bicyclists who refuse to follow the rules of the road. On Labor Day, they'll start writing tickets.
It's only a movie! A robbery/hostage scene will be filmed at a Northern Liberties bank today while it's open to real-life customers.
April Nees and Swoop were brought together through the "Hounds for Heroes" program which allows veterans to adopt greyhounds free of charge.
