North Philadelphia

(Neighborhood residents and Project HOME staffers gather around a rendering of the planned wellness center. Credit: Pat Loeb)

Homeless Advocacy Group To Build Health Center in North Philadelphia

“The Philadelphia homeless population exceeds the nation in the prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, smoking, and depression,” a Project HOME official notes.

2013/05/08

Professor: Campaign To Market Center City Public Schools Increases Divide Of ‘Haves,’ ‘Have Nots’

According to a Temple professor, Philadelphia’s campaign to market Center City public schools only increased the divide between the educational “haves” and “have nots.”

2013/05/05

Gunman Fires At Police During Chase In North Philadelphia

Philadelphia police officers were involved in a shootout Saturday morning after someone allegedly fired shots at them in North Philadelphia.

2013/05/04

1 Dead, 1 Critical After 3 Separate Shootings In Philadelphia

Police in Philadelphia are investigating three separate shootings that left one man dead and another in critical condition.

2013/05/04

(Evelyn Gray fumes after finding out her local Social Security office in North Philadelphia has been shut down. Photo by Cherri Gregg)

Shutdown of Local Social Security Office Dismays North Philadelphia Residents

Since October, the Social Security Administration has closed three of its offices in the Philadelphia region: Jenkintown, Woodland Avenue, and, as of last week, the office at 15th and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

2013/05/03

Boys 10, 13, 14 Charged After Pointing BB Gun At Passersby In North Philadelphia

Three boys seen on video pointing a BB gun at people in North Philadelphia are facing charges.

2013/05/01

Police: 3 Minors Point Gun At Man, Woman In North Philadelphia

The youngest suspect turned himself in on Wednesday night.

2013/04/25

Fire Crews Battle Blaze In North Philadelphia

Fire crews battled a home fire in North Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.

2013/04/25

North Philly Elementary School Locked Down Briefly After Trespasser Enters

A school district spokeswoman says the lockdown went into effect about 8:45am at Bethune Elementary School, 3301 Old York Road, when a man without permission was spotted inside the school.

2013/04/19

Woman Dies After Falling Off Roof In North Philadelphia

Police say a woman died after she fell off a roof in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

2013/04/17

This cell phone snapshot of a man burglarizing a North Philadelphia home led to the arrest of a suspect. (credit: Phila. PD)

Man Surrenders After North Philadelphia Burglary Victim Captures Image With Cell Phone

Authorities say the break-in happened the morning of March 30th in the 1300 block of West Silver Street, in North Philadelphia.

2013/04/15

Police: Barricade In North Philadelphia Ends, Suspect On Loose

Authorities have given the all clear at a barricade situation in North Philadelphia that stemmed from an alleged road rage shooting, but they are still searching for the suspect.

2013/04/14