Philadelphia
Seas and sins at the cabaret
For Penn alumnus Peter Gaffney, balancing teaching with the co-direction of his vaudeville burlesque theater isn’t hard — except for when students come to shows featuring his strip act.SEPTA blue line secures passengers with new cameras
As an extension of its "Smart Station" campaign, SEPTA plans to install 10 security cameras to improve surveillance and reduce crime on the Market-Frankford line.Bedbug activity increasing
Last month, pest control service Terminix released a report which ranked Philadelphia as the second-most bedbug-infested city in the United States.
Locals grow on shared farm
The Walnut Hill Community Farm, a plot of land at 46th and Market streets, provides a place for residents to grow their own produce, either for profit or personal use.PennDesign pitches plan for high-speed trains
Two professors and 10 graduate students visited Joe Biden to present the product of a seminar on high-speed rail systems that might be used for a new train in the northeast United States.Phila. workers could lose jobs if Way to Work program is not extended
Thousands of Philadelphia workers are at risk of losing their jobs if the Way to Work Philadelphia! program, sponsored by federal aid money, is not extended by Sept. 30. A bill in Congress, if passed, would allocate an additional $2.5 billion to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund.Blarney Stone temporarily closed
The Blarney Stone was ordered to close on Monday by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The restaurant will reopen Tuesday at 11 a.m., according to owner Kevin Kearney.Obama to deliver 'Back-to-School Speech' in Philadelphia today
President Barack Obama will speak at 1 p.m. today in Philadelphia for his second annual “Back-to-School Speech.”Students’ return a ‘mixed blessing’
While most businesses are happy to have students back not everyone in West Philadelphia is excited.Pennsylvania alcohol handling fee changes for the first time in 17 years
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced the first changes to its alcohol handling fee in 17 years. Changes are estimated to bring 50-75 million dollars in revenue.Megabus crash kills four passengers, injures grad student
A double-decker Megabus, on its way to Toronto from Philadelphia, slammed into a low clearance railroad bridge on the Onondaga Lane Parkway in Salina, N.Y., around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
SEPTA smart cards are still far off
Students looking to see smart card technology from SEPTA will have to keep paying tokens and single fares at least until next year.
Clark Park renovations begin after delay
Clark Park renovations, originally scheduled to begin in June, began Tuesday.Fresh Grocer is free of health violations
New health code citations continue to pop up across campus, but Fresh Grocer and Bon Appetit Management Company have addressed last semester’s violations.
USA's birthplace honors the Fourth of July
The Independence Day festivities started on June 25 and included a Chinatown Block Party, all you can eat ice cream, various concerts and multiple nights of fireworks.
Institute of Contemporary Art offering Summer Studio Classes
Artists of all skill levels can partake in art-related activities this month — local artist Anthony Campuzano is hosting a month-long “Summer Studio” at the Institute of Contemporary Art.Philly heat advisory issued for June 23
An Excessive Heat Warning for June 23 — the first of the year — was issued and extended through 8:00 p.m. today by Deputy Mayor and Philadelphia Health Commissioner Donald Schwarz.
Frogro hearing postponed
The Fresh Grocer’s Philadelphia Common Pleas Court hearing regarding health code violations uncovered earlier this year was postponed from June 22 to July 2.
U. City cheers to Beer Week
The annual tradition is organized by Philly Beer Week, Inc and involves over 500 events at more than 100 participating bars and restaurants across the city and surrounding suburbs.