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Former N.J. governor continues efforts to help mentally ill
A former New Jersey governor is launching a public campaign to end the stigma associated with mental illness. There are some signi ...
13 years ago
On Tuesday night, a select group of East Falls residents received a hint of what is to come to the former St. Bridget Elementary School s ...
13 years ago
Info session for Reach Academy families
The Delaware Dept. of Education is hosting an informational session for the families and students of Reach Academy for Girls. The ...
13 years ago
Walking a mile in autism’s shoes
Three-year-old Keith seemed content as he passed under the festive blue-and-white balloon arch. His mom, Amiee, held one hand. My daughte ...
13 years ago
What fictional character is your child?
I saw this challenge going around on Facebook, but it was for adults. (For the record, I am Norah from “Nick and Norah’s Infi ...
13 years ago
Cardiologist to be sentenced for record $19M fraud
A cardiologist with offices in New York City and New Jersey faces up to 10 years in prison for taking part in a scheme that subjected tho ...
13 years ago
Mustaches for a cause take over November at Manayunk bar
The staff and friends of Lucky’s Last Chance on Main Street in Manayunk will kick off their 2nd Annual “Mo’ Bash” ...
13 years ago
Controller says Philadelphia needs to do a better job collecting what it’s owed
The city controller says Philadelphia could be doing a much better job of collecting taxes. Controller Alan Butkovitz says o ...
13 years ago
ListenPublic workshop for future of Del. pickle plant
Delaware’s Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has scheduled a public workshop in Millsboro Thursday to discuss th ...
13 years ago
Report: Pa. wind power saves water, protects air
A new report says wind energy in Pennsylvania is yielding environmental benefits by saving water and avoiding pollution that contributes ...
13 years ago
Brick resident purchases Sandy-stricken home for $1
When a Brick resident who lost his house to Superstorm Sandy realized that rebuilding would be financially insurmountable, he hatched a p ...
13 years ago
Franklin Flea rectifies sins of the past, lends hope to Philly bargain-hunting future
While walking through the new Franklin Flea this past weekend, a thought passed through my mind: W ...
13 years ago
Testimony ends in Inquirer owner’s dispute – ruling expected
The paralyzing conflict between the principal owners of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com was depressingly illuminated ...
13 years ago
Pa. Senate to take up $2.3B transportation bill
The Pennsylvania state Senate is scheduled to take up a major transportation spending proposal a day after the House signaled that itR ...
13 years ago
Enigmatic tiles inspire Philly rapper’s ‘Toynbee Suite’
For more than 20 years, an anonymous person has been busily sinking into the streets of Philadelphia a riddle about resurrecting the dead ...
13 years ago
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