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People’s army of the Flower Show Republic
It might be easiest to describe what it’s like to be on the floor of the Philadelphia Flower Show the day before opening by explain ...
13 years ago
Gosnell jury selection to begin
The trial of West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell is expected to start Monday with jury selection at the Criminal Justice Cen ...
13 years ago
Study provides snapshot of Pa. recidivism rate
Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections is touting what it calls a landmark study of recidivism rates. The report is meant ...
13 years ago
N.J. may allow discount fuel sales during emergencies
New Jersey may allow retailers to sell premium gas at the price of regular if they run short of fuel during emergencies. A st ...
13 years ago
New Jersey burned by cigarette smugglers
New Jersey could be losing up to a half-billion dollars a year because of cigarette smuggling. Lawmakers are considering a measure to cra ...
13 years ago
Research finds some strings attached in casual ‘hook-ups’
If you watch TV shows, movies, or listen to song lyrics these days, it sure seems like everybody is “hooking up” – youn ...
13 years ago
Most in City Council say there’s no stopping Philly school closings
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission is expected to vote on school closings this week. While members of City Council may not like th ...
13 years ago
Pete’s Clown House a colorful oasis on gray Juniata Park days
When you take a ride up Frankford Avenue — past the fancy beer halls, the coffee shops, and the ironic facial hair — the old KingR ...
13 years ago
Northwest Philly brings color and character to the 2013 Flower Show [PHOTOS]
A handful of Northwest Philadelphia businesses, schools and residents shared the spotlight this weekend at the opening of the Philadelphi ...
13 years ago
Inaugural Madness in March 5k raises more than $3,000 for North Light
Frigid temperatures didn’t stop nearly 150 people from crowding the Manayunk Towpath Saturday for North Light Community Center̵ ...
13 years ago
Mercy Vocational hosts Winterfest for special needs kids
The auditorium was packed at Mercy Vocational High School this Saturday for the school’s 21st annual Winterfest celebration. Cheers ...
13 years ago
Aggressive policing in Delaware
It’s been a little more than a week since Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams and his police chief unveiled the city’s new publi ...
13 years ago