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Reflections on Detroit’s bankruptcy from a former Detroiter
My family lived in Detroit from 1955 to 1956, during which time I attended second grade in a public elementary school. That was the first ...
13 years ago
Texting teen gets five years in fatal N.J. crash
A New Jersey teen has been sentenced to five years in prison for a fatal accident that occurred after he had been drinking beer at a part ...
13 years ago
Delaware man charged in construction site burglaries
Delaware State police have arrested a man they say committed burglaries at several construction sites in Wilmington and Newark. ...
13 years ago
Eight injured overnight when SUV drives into crowd
Police say a sport utility vehicle drove through a crowd outside a northeast Philadelphia nightclub during a fight, injuring eight women, ...
13 years ago
Two sentenced in home invasion on elderly Pa. woman
The grandson of a 95-year-old woman and his friend have been sentenced to prison terms in a home invasion and assault of the elderly vict ...
13 years ago
‘Justice for Trayvon’ rallies scheduled in Philly, 100 cities
Philadelphians will gather again at two separate rallies today to protest the decision in George Zimmerman’s murder trial, passed d ...
13 years ago
City records show violations before deadly collapse
City documents show a Philadelphia demolition contractor racked up several violations at the site where a wall collapsed onto an adjacent ...
13 years ago
Top 8 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...
13 years ago
Top 8 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...
13 years ago
Taking classical music in stride, runners ‘beat Beethoven’
When runners choose something to put into their ears while they run, they commonly pick something that keeps them going — something ...
13 years ago
Protesters at Liberty Place can resume demonstrations, judge rules
A Philadelphia judge has ruled that a controversial religious group is free to demonstrate outside of a Center City skyscraper. Fo ...
13 years ago
N.J. mental health providers will expand post-Sandy services, thanks to grant
Many New Jersey residents will be coping with the aftermath of super storm Sandy for years — and that stress, anxiety and frustrati ...
13 years ago
Balancing privacy and safety, N.J. high court says cops need warrant to track cell data
Adding to its reputation as a defender of privacy rights, the New Jersey Supreme Court has issued a ruling requiring police to get a sear ...
13 years ago
Constitution Center gathering aims at easing gridlock in D.C.
A group that wants to end gridlock in Washington is bringing some big names to Philadelphia Tuesday. A panel of elected officials, ...
13 years ago
Richard Whiteford says Superstorm Sandy was ‘tipping point’ in climate debate
Richard Whiteford of Downingtown, Pa. is a ...
13 years ago
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