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“All of us lead busy lives. We have little time to pause and reflect. But I ask of you: Do not hasten through Memoria ...
13 years ago
Originally published on May 31, 2004. The war goes on. ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia child succumbs to fire injuries
Fire officials say a 7-year-old girl has died a day after being trapped in a house fire in Southwest Philadelphia. Fire Commission ...
13 years ago
Urban Outfitters names female board member
Urban Outfitters told shareholders it has chosen a woman to join its corporate board — the wife of the company’s CEO. ...
13 years ago
Plan for more transparency at Pa.’s state-related unversities faces hurdles
Lawmakers keen on bringing Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities under the state’s open records law may be opening u ...
13 years ago
Casey tries again with measure to help vets with tax breaks
In a nod to Memorial Day, Pennsylvania’s Democratic U.S. senator is reintroducing legislation to extend tax breaks to military vete ...
13 years ago
Wanted: Ideas for turning Philly vacant lots into power producers
The “Lots of Power” mentoring program from the wind power company Clea ...
13 years ago
Philly Beer Week 2013: Your guide to Northwest Philly events
Philadelphians love their beer as much as they love their cheesesteaks. Maybe that’s why there’s an entire week dedicated to ...
13 years ago
What’s your favorite summertime spot in Northwest Philly? [video]
Kicking back and feeling the summer breeze. Attending outdoor events. Heading to playgrounds and parks for a spell. Going out for a shopp ...
13 years ago
How to risk a braver conversation about race in Philly
Two scenes from a diverse city: A Protestant minister with a doctoral degree walks into a Center City store. After staring for a m ...
13 years ago
Plans to outsource mental health services at 27 Pa. state prisons face opposition
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are opposing a state Department of Corrections proposal to outsource mental health services at 27 state priso ...
13 years ago
Scenes from the shore – Traditions prevail, despite the work in progress
Sandy may have done her worst, but the unofficial start of summer must go on – and it did this Memorial Day holiday of 2013. In ...
13 years ago
Former Atlantic City casino official charged in prostitution case
A former security manager at an Atlantic City casino stands accused of obstructing an undercover investigation that targeted prostitution ...
13 years ago
Mike McQueary files defamation suit against Penn State
A former Penn State assistant football coach who testified in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case is disputing the university’s ...
13 years ago