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N.J. Congressman thinks spending transparency bill would affect scientists negatively
Congress is considering a bill that would make federal agencies more accountable for the accuracy of spending data they post online for t ...
13 years ago
Hidden beneath the Waterworks, forgotten ‘Kelly Pools’ reverberate with music
A forgotten, underground swimming pool in Philadelphia is vying to be the city’s next performance venue. The Kelly Pools, bu ...
13 years ago
ListenWhat killed the cows of Tioga? Case remains a whodunit
In spring 2010, cattle from a Tioga County farm were quarantined after coming in contact with wastewater from natural gas drilling. How a ...
13 years ago
Poll numbers show weight loss paradox among Americans
Folks loosening their belts a notch or so after the Thanksgiving feast may be considering cutting back — at least until upcoming Christ ...
13 years ago
ListenInaugural MLK vs. Imhotep football ‘Legacy Bowl’ had an ending for the ages [video]
Just 24 minutes remained. In a season forged on the uncertainty of change, a 13-game effort initially shrouded by worries that the ...
13 years ago
14th Police District closes out year with dramatic drop in burglaries
With dramatic decreases in property crimes, police and residents in Chestnut Hill are breathing a collective sigh of relief as the year c ...
13 years ago
Silver Alert issued in Egg Harbor Township
The New Jersey State Police has issued a Silver Alert for a disoriented elderly man missing from Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County.& ...
13 years ago
Lights restored, shopping resumes at Delaware’s Christiana Mall
Electricity has been restored to Delaware’s Christiana Mall after early morning blackouts left area shoppers wandering the causeway ...
13 years ago
MAC Photography‘s Mark Costa reports that there was a thin layer of ice ...
13 years ago
No smiley faces among Black Friday protesters outside of S. Philly Walmart
Locally, the day after Thanksiving turned to be about more than long lines and big bargains on gadgets and toys. It also featured p ...
13 years ago
ListenLights go out at two area malls due to power outages on Black Friday
Black Friday has brought a temporary blackout to two different malls in the area. In Delaware blackouts are being reported at the ...
13 years ago
Obamacare and mainstream American optimism
It’s widely assumed these days that the horrific Obamacare rollout will benefit the Republicans, who have long been rooting for fai ...
13 years ago
A refreshingly cool breath of air in Disney’s ‘Frozen’
Disney’s new animated flick, “Frozen,” appears on the surface to be following the traditional Disney formula: &n ...
13 years ago
Photographer turns lens on Philadelphia street harassment [photos]
Women on the streets of many cities are used to it: the whistles, catcalls and other unsolicited attention. One photographer in Philadelp ...
13 years ago
ListenYour guide to giving in Northwest Philly this holiday season
Here’s a round up of various holiday drives going on in the area and opportunities to give during this holiday season. ...
13 years ago
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