Phil’s Shoes closes after 65 years

Phil’s Shoe’s, 7332 Elgin Ave. in Rhawnhurst, recently closed after more than 60 years in business.

A sign in the window reads, “Closed. Out of business (retired).”

White’s night

Words of appreciation: Democrat Sarah DelRicci conceded the race a little after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night at the International…

Plans for adult apartment building progressing in Holme Circle

The new Pennypack Crossing older adult apartment building is starting to take shape in Holme Circle. Last week, the new owners and operators of the former Infant Jesus Convent told neighbors how they might qualify to live…

Modifications coming to Arbours at Eagle Pointe project

Several key changes are in store for one Somerton housing development, while plans for another are coming into clearer focus, according to information revealed at the March 10 meeting of the Somerton Civic Association.

Parkwood man arrested for six robberies

Glenn Brennan

Murder charges stem from NE home invasion

A homeless man is facing a murder charge in connection with a home invasion and fatal shooting in Frankford in January.

Homicide investigators arrested George Pines, 50, on Feb. 22, about a month after the slaying on the 1500 block…

Colleagues praise slain cop’s dedication, heroism

Officer Robert Wilson III

The Iron Throne

Blumenstein holds the engraved plate with his team on it, commemorating his joining of the school’s Iron Crusader Club. MARIA…

Triplets who saved babysitter’s life receive honor

Holmesburg man acquitted of murder charges

St. Patrick’s Day proved lucky for a Holmesburg man who was accused of first-degree murder in connection with a February 2014 fatal shooting on a notorious block in his neighborhood.