Fairmount

Whether It’s A Vinegar Cocktail Or A Hot Toddy, London Grill Has It All

Looking to warm up on a cold night, or make your taste buds tingle? Then London Grill in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia is the perfect choice.

2012/01/01

Brotherly Love: Teens Reach Out To Teens

A group of teenagers from the suburbs reach out to kids their age who live under much different circumstances. Jasmin Johnson, 16, started the program after she learned about teens in crisis.

2011/12/13

A view from above "The Gauntlet," a new attraction at Terror Behind The Walls. (Credit: John McDevitt)

‘Terror Behind The Walls’ Opens This Weekend

With Halloween right around the corner, Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount opened it’s annual haunted attraction fundraiser this weekend.

2011/09/25

An All-New ‘Terror Behind The Walls’ Opens This Week In Fairmount

Eastern State Penitentiary historic site in the Fairmount section is getting ready to celebrate its 20th Halloween season with the biggest fundraiser of the year. “Terror Behind the Walls” opens its gates later this week with a new look.

2011/09/19

(Eastern State senior vice president Sean Kelly unveils new advertising for their "Terror Behind the Walls" seasonal show. Credit: Karin Phillips)

For Its 20th Year, Two New Shows At Eastern State Penitentiary

Officials says the Eastern State Penitentiary historic site has become a national destination site, and they are celebrating with two new attractions.

2011/08/30

'12 Monkeys' was shot in Eastern State in the '90s. (Credit: John McDevitt, KYW Newsradio)

Eastern State Penitentiary Hosts Upcoming Screening Of ’12 Monkeys’

A historic landmark in Fairmount will be hosting an outdoor movie night next week, and the scenery may look familiar.

2011/07/16

Philadelphia Fire Department Issues Its Annual Warning For Grilling Safety

Philadelphia fire comissioner Lloyd Ayers says grill fires are the #1 type of fires his department sees in the month of July.

2011/06/30

Michael Aisner At Podium (Credit: Steve Tawa)

Cyclists Get Ready For Race Day In Philadelphia

Pro cyclists from 30 countries are in Philadelphia for Sunday’s big Philadelphia International Championship.

2011/06/04

George Hiltner opens the prison's heavy gate. (Credit: John McDevitt)

Visitors To Eastern State Unlock Secrets Of The Prison

Visitors to the historic landmark will be handed the keys to the intricate locking mechanisms on the prison’s cells and gates.

2011/03/31

Philadelphia Officials Apologize For Parking Mistake

Philadelphia city officials are apologizing to residents of Fairmount who were told by police Friday night to move their cars so a neighbor would have enough parking for a Christmas party.

2010/12/15