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Villanova University is investing $75 million to renovate the acquired Cabrini University campus, even as it continues to expand its footprint on the Main Line. Villanova University has acquired an 8.3-acre residential parcel next to Cabrini University as it looks for opportunities to grow its campus. The parcel at 1250...

This year brought new energy to the region's pizza scene, with some newcomers serving standout slices and pies, including four in Montco. This year has brought new energy to the Philadelphia region pizza scene, with several newcomers serving standout slices and pies, including four locations in Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Overnight lane closures are scheduled next week on Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia, as crews remove concrete barriers tied to a major reconstruction project. At a Glance. Roads Affected: I-95 South (Cottman Avenue/Route 73 to Allegheny Avenue) Dates: Thursday, April 16 – Friday, April 17.

There’s a chance for community members to have a say in improvement and redesign projects in two West Philly neighborhoods – Spruce Hill and Cedar Park. As you may have heard, the Friends of Clark Park are planning to rebuild the children’s playground near 43rd and Regent, as part of the multi-phase Clark Park Plan. Neighbors, families, and park-goers of all ages are...

Many of Philadelphia's most stylish neighborhoods are located in or around Old City, nicknamed "America's most historic square mile." However, if you love urban parks and easy access to the great outdoors (as I do), it's tough to beat Northwest Philly, where I live. This section of the city is home to Wissahickon Valley Park, a lush refuge set in a wooded gorge with...

The Plymouth Township Police Department recently released reports on retail theft for the first three months of 2026. From January 1st to February 28th, the Plymouth Township Police Department investigated 123 cases of retail theft. As of March 29th, the department had cleared 99 (104 actual arrests) with 13 investigations remaining open. There were six active/pending warrants. In five cases, prosecution was declined...

NORRISTOWN – Norristown Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner resigned on Friday, officials confirmed in a late Friday phone interview with The Times Herald. The personnel update came some time after an agenda for an April 13 council meeting, which was posted Friday, featured an item to select an “interim/temporary municipal administrator” to continue with operations.

New Jersey has plenty of quirky shops, but let me tell you, this one is a flavor playground. Walk in and you’re instantly hit with aromas that make you feel like you’ve accidentally wandered into a wizard’s pantry. Shelves are stacked with spices you didn’t even know...

A popular historic landmark and garden in Southwest Philadelphia was hit by vandals last month who caused extensive damage and plunged the area into darkness. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, an unknown suspect stripped copper from lamp fixtures at Bartram's Garden on the 5400 block of Lindbergh Boulevard between March 9 at 6 p.m. and March 10 at 10 a.m.

Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore held a brief press conference Friday to share additional details on the investigation into an April 7 shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman who was walking back to work after her lunch break.