Chestnut Hill College Gets $500K Grant

State Senator LeAnna Washington helped secure the funding.

Councilwoman Miller's 'Ban the Box' Legislation Signed Today

Mayor Michael Nutter signed the legislation in a ceremony at City Hall.

Voter Registration Deadline At Hand

Monday marks the last day for voters to register for the primary elections.

Inquirer: It's Unclear Where Radioactive Iodine in Water is Coming From

The state Department of Environmental Protection hopes to sample the water in the next few weeks, the paper says.

EPA: Northwest Philly Treatment Plant's Water Has Highest Tested Levels of Radioactive Iodine in U.S.

The water has the highest recorded amount since the Japan earthquake.

Recent Developments in the 8th District Council Race

Various allegations and denials have been flying around lately.

Voters Bond Together to Discuss 8th District Council Race

People attended a forum hosted by Newsworks at the Commodore Barry Club in Mt. Airy Tuesday night.

Parking Tax Reform Urged by Northwest Philly Development Leader

Jane Lipton, executive director of the Manayunk Development Corp., testified before City Council's Rules Committee last week, urging city leaders to reduce the parking tax.

What Makes an Ideal City Council Member?

Voters discuss priorities in choosing Donna Reed Miller's replacement.

Ballot Challenges Thrown Out, Seven Running For 8th District

Candidates vying to replace Donna Reed Miller in Democratic primary set.

Three Candidates Whose Petitions Were Challenged Will Remain on Eighth District Council Ballot, Barring Major Setback

Official says there's 'a 99 percent chance' Andrew Lofton, William Durham and Robin Tasco will be allowed to stay in the race.

Fattah Talks About Current Initiatives in Northwest and Beyond

The congressman said a bill he's proposed, called the Debt Free America act, is his signature initiative.

Health Grants to Benefit Local Services

Congressman Fattah announced several grants for Philadelphia health programs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Elected Officials Take Part in Effort to Find Missing Girl

Ebony Harris was last seen Feb. 24.

Churchville Withdraws from Eighth District Council Race

John Elliot Churchville announced his withdrawal from the Eighth District Council Race in an email to his supporters on March 1.

Cindy Bass Opens Campaign Office and Kicks Off Her Campaign

Cindy Bass, candidate for the 8th District City Council seat, opened her campaign office last week.

Republicans Search For Candidate in City Council Race After Gresham Pulls Out

Viveca Gresham had previously said she was running, and she was selected by the Republican caucus, but she dropped out this weekend.

City Council Candidate Verna Tyner Begins Campaign Tour

Tyner is one of several candidates vying for the Eighth Council District seat.

CHCA Continues Discussion on Web Portal

A decision couldn't be reached Thursday night. A vote is scheduled for later this month.

Grant Dollars Available for Nonprofits

The Northwest Fund has $300,000 to give.