Roxborough-Manayunk Year In Review: 2017's Biggest Stories

With 2017 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Roxborough-Manayunk areas in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Roxborough and Manayunk over the past calendar year:

Ex Roxborough Doctor Sentenced For Patient Death, Pill Ring: U.S. Attorney

The doctor illegally distributed pills to patients, which led to the death of one who was addicted to opioids.

'Coywolves,' Coyote-Wolf Hybrids, Living In Roxborough

Schuylkill Center Executive Director calls the phenomenon "evolution right before our eyes."

9-Month-Old Baby Gets Narcan After Accidental Overdose In Philly: Police

A 35-year-old has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person in the incident.

Readers Vote Dalessandro's Philly's Best Cheesesteak Slingers In Philly Mag Poll

While tourists harp on other locations, real Philadelphia's know where to get the best steaks.

Roxborough Dog Park 'Incident' Causes Temporary Closure

The park did not say what the incident was and did not give a time frame for when the park will reopen.

New Eatery And Pub Replaces Manayunk Staple Kildare's

Sona Pub and Kitchen is Manayunk's newest eatery and offers tons of beers, cocktails, and an electric menu.

Roxborough Pizzeria Owner Indicted On Tax Charges: U.S. Attorney

Restaurateur Giuseppe "Pino" DiMeo is accused of failing to reports millions to the IRS, as well as not paying $1 million in taxes.

Brewpub Proposed For Ridge Ave. In Roxborough

A former Ridge Avenue carpet gallery could be transformed into the area's newest eatery and brewery.

Roxborough Barricade Situation Ends With Man In Custody: Police

A person was barricaded in a structure on Keely street for about three hours Monday morning, police said.

Roxborough Officially Named A Classic Town Of Greater Philadelphia

Roxborough is one of the safest, greenest, and most conveniently located neighborhoods in Philadelphia, the DVRPC said.

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