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South Jersey native among dozen killed at D.C. Navy Yard
A South Jersey native was among those killed this week when an employee opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard. Martin Bodrog spe ...
13 years ago
Repairing ephemeral emblems of indelible Philly ideals
The art gallery at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art has asked 10 organizations around the city for an object that represents ...
13 years ago
Using federal Sandy aid for fire-ravaged Shore businesses on the level, Christie says
Gov. Chris Christie is defending the use of some of New Jersey’s federal Sandy aid to help boardwalk businesses in Seaside Heights ...
13 years ago
Sending a message on gun violence through a human chain across West Philadelphia
A three-mile long human chain will stretch across West Philadelphia later this month to spread awareness of gun violence. The group Hands ...
13 years ago
After planting 100,000 trees in Philly, trying to do 200,000 more
Philadelphia is a bit greener these days thanks to a city-led tree-planting push that’s recently hit a major milestone. Sinc ...
13 years ago
When it comes to mass shootings, there are things we can and can’t control
The latest mass shooting, in which 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist and current military contractor, killed 12 people an ...
13 years ago
Generationz at the RoxArt Gallery, Sept. 20
Stop by the RoxArt Gallery, 6111 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128, on Friday night as the Nanton Family presents: “Generationz.& ...
13 years ago
Delaware governor bags groceries for hunger
As communities face challenges to feed the needy and food banks struggle to keep shelves stocked, Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., made his way ...
13 years ago
Hearing-impaired bicyclist assaulted, robbed on Germantown Avenue [video]
Philadelphia Police released video on Wednesday of a Sept. 10 robbery during which a 37-year-old hearing-impaired man was knocked off his ...
13 years ago
Philly Fringe reviews: ‘LEO’ and ‘The Sea Plays’
LEO. Fred Astaire danced on the floor, the walls and the ceiling of a room in the 1951 movie, “Royal Wedding.̶ ...
13 years ago
Living wage bill passes Philadelphia City Council committee
Philadelphia City Council is moving forward with a plan to increase the minimum wage of those working for city contractors and subcontrac ...
13 years ago
ListenChristie takes gloves off despite big lead
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has a commanding lead over Democratic challenger Barbara Buono according to the polls. Despite ...
13 years ago
This is what sculptures sound like
Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) might be most well-known for his modernist wire furniture (the “Diamond Chair”), but he spent most of the l ...
13 years ago
Report: Following Seaside boardwalk fire, Wildwood to inspect boards
In the wake of the wind-whipped inferno that ...
13 years ago
Old Academy Players, Sept. 20-Oct. 6
Old Academy Players will open its 91st season with Oscar Wilde’s “Th ...
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