Extremely hot weather in August probably won’t disappear for good just because we’ve flipped the calendar. And that spells danger for dogs. A few tips from Dr. Patten, of Liberty Vet Clinic, for helping your pup beat the heat. [more…]

Local rocker Caitlyn Grabenstein leads a community of musicians and fans fighting for a common cause. Returning to the Falls from Nashville, she’ll be covering NW Philly’s music scene for EFL – and raising money right here at home. [more…]

Local business owner learns first-hand what it means to be part of our can-do community. [more…]

Cheers to the first installment of Behind the Tap — a regular column about beer tips, food pairings and bartenderly advice from Jonathan Kennedy, Murphy’s resident Hospitality Engineer and Craft Beer Enthusiast. This month: Summer beers for early fall. [more…]

Surely you’ve noticed the excess of green slime floating on the Schuylkill lately. Algae? Pollution? Toxic sludge? Nope, just duckweed — rowers hate it but this benign aquatic flowering plant is a genetic wonder that could [more…]

The Visiting Nurse Association’s team of hospice professionals goes the extra mile to lift spirits and celebrate their patients’ passions. Maureen Murphy shares how a lifelong Phillies fan recently enjoyed a very special day at the [more…]

So… are we still getting that big apartment building where the Japanese restaurant used to be? And some kind of thru-street between Kelly and Ridge? Answers, photos & links in our quick zoning recap.  Funny how loving architecture [more…]

He’s baaaaaack… and hungry for more. Pizza Ninja sizes up the oldest pizza joint in town — with new payment options, yet. [more…]