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Celebrating hidden history of Philadelphia can lead to revitalization of festival sites
The Hidden City Festival, celebrating Philadelphia’s overlooked historical s ...
13 years ago
FOW Workdays at Kitchen’s Lane May 25, June 1
The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) invite volunteers to two upcoming workdays at Kitchen’s Lane on Saturday May 25 and June 1, Na ...
13 years ago
High injury rates among young athletes have Philly sports physicians concerned
More and more young athletes start focusing on a single sport too early — causing an increase in sports injuries. That was the cons ...
13 years ago
Boardwalk reopens as some Belmar residents still wait for repairs
As Gov. Chris Christie attended ceremonies marking the opening of the rebuilt boardwalk in Belmar, many residents of nearby homes are sti ...
13 years ago
Pa. Dem leader opposes linking support for roads funding to liquor-privatization votes
Rumblings of horse trading, linking issues, and leverage have the Pennsylvania Senate’s minority leader up in arms. Democrat ...
13 years ago
Why you didn’t even know there was an election in Philly
The three Democratic candidates for city controller in Philadelphia spent close to $1 million communicating with voters over the past few ...
13 years ago
Waiting for voters who didn’t show up doesn’t dampen spirits of engaged Philadelphians
Low voter turnout in Philadelphia in the Tuesday primary election was hardly a surprise to veterans of local politics. But for some young ...
13 years ago
Despite revenue shortfall, Christie again pushes for tax cut in N.J.
Even though New Jersey faces a revenue shortfall, Gov. Chris Christie is renewing his call for a tax cut. Christie vows he will fi ...
13 years ago
N.J. changes handicapped parking program
People with disabilities will now be required to have their medical conditions recertified every three years to qualify for New Jersey ...
13 years ago
Bill of Rights will go on display in Philadelphia next year
Nearly two centuries after Pennsylvania lost its copy of the Bill of Rights, the state will display a copy of the founding document for t ...
13 years ago
5th District: Packages stolen from Manayunk and Roxborough properties
This report covers May 6 to May 19 May 6 7:30 a.m. Theft: Residential Burglary. 800 block o ...
13 years ago
Tickets still remain for ‘pop up’ Cheesecake Factory event at Wyck House
The first night of the Wyck Historic House’s “Dining in the Garden: A Partnership with The Cheesecake Factory” event is ...
13 years ago
Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban
The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay ...
13 years ago
A day in training at Philly Parx racetrack
North of Philadelphia, in Bensalem, there is a mile-long dirt track, established in 1974. Then it was called the Keystone Racetrack. Now ...
13 years ago
39th Police District: Where folks get arrested for stealing soap, toothpaste or baby formula
This list covers May 10-16, 2013. May 10 11:30 a.m. Residential Burglary: 4800 block of Morris St. Tools a ...
13 years ago