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Obama helplessly laments that the rich get richer

  Americans take pride in calling their nation “exceptional” – and rightly so. Because when it comes to inc ...

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Dept. of Energy to auction Fisker loan

The U.S. Department of Energy froze Fisker’s loan in 2011 after the company failed to meet performance requirements.  Now, the ...

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Education

Pa. to unveil new grading system for schools

Education officials are set to unveil a new grading system for public schools across Pennsylvania. The School Performance Profile ...

12 years ago

 E is for elephant. This one used to grace the lawn of a Mt. Airy home. (Jen Bradley/for NewsWorks)
Philly Parenting

The ABCs of Northwest Philly

The process was simple. First, our family brainstormed an alphabetical list of family-friendly activities and places in Chestnut Hill, Mt ...

12 years ago

 Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost things and lost souls, is often depicted in iconographic artworks as holding the baby Jesus. (Image courtesy of the <a href=Conventual Franciscan Friars) " title="saint-anthony_1200x675" width="1" height="1"/>
Speak Easy

Growing up Catholic in Northeast Philly, one thing you’ll never lose is St. Anthony

Born in a Catholic family in Northeast Philadelphia, I learned the prayer to St. Anthony like I learned the Pledge of Allegiance. I ...

12 years ago

Education

Education scholar Diane Ravitch critiques charters, standardized tests in Philly

Diane Ravitch, a New York University education professor, was once a passionate champion of charter schools and standardized testing. She ...

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 3,000 bags of heroin seized from a 16-year-old in Wilmington last month (Photo courtesy of the Wilmington Police Department)

Delaware agencies combat rising heroin problem

As the state continues to crack down on prescription drug abuse, an old street drug is making a comeback. Heroin, an opiate which ...

12 years ago

 The bar's newly built upper level. (Photo: The Beachcomber Bar and Grill)

Fire damaged Seaside Heights bar to pour drinks again “in the upcoming weeks”

The Beachcomber Bar and Grill, a multi-level establishment located on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, will reopen soon after damage inf ...

12 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic

Philly treasurer sues over daughter’s death in building collapse, calls for panel on demolitions

It’s not the kind of news conference that you leave and just forget about. Late Tuesday, Philadelphia City Treasurer Nancy W ...

12 years ago

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Urban Planning

Growing up Catholic in Northeast Philly, one thing you’ll never lose is St. Anthony

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PlanPhilly
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Consolation, St. Leo create new community following parish merger [video]

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PlanPhilly
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Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association creates litter report form

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Look Up! Colonial house reborn as a boutique hotel

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

September 18: PATCO copper-wire theft | State approves city’s five-year budget | Sandy caused Seaside fire | City Commissioners’ Office shares data | More supervision, concert for Puerto Rican Day Parade | Pa. poverty rate increased slightly

12 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pedestrian, traffic and commercial center improvements in emerging Central Northeast plan

12 years ago

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