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Ramsey wants to video record interviews of suspects by Philly police
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey wants to initiate a new policy of recording suspect interviews with video cameras. ...
14 years ago
Fallen firefighters honored outside Philadelphia City Hall
What was going to be a memorial marking one year since two Philadelphia Firefighters who lost their lives on the job became even larger t ...
14 years ago
‘Big Bugs’ crawl into Morris Arboretum for the spring and summer
The bugs on display at the Morris Arboretum are no match for even a brigade of exterminators. Luckily these bugs, ranging from 25 lbs. to ...
14 years ago
Two East Falls residents among crowd at Monday’s city candidates’ forum
A pair of East Falls residents was among the political hopefuls to speak at a candidates’ forum held on Monday night. Sponso ...
14 years ago
Delaware legislators protest proposed electric rate hike
Twenty Delaware lawmakers along with organization leaders who represent those who struggle to pay their utility bills are coming together ...
14 years ago
OARC, commonwealth discuss possible settlement
The Ogontz Area Revitalization Corporation and Corbett administration budget officials are in talks to settle a lawsuit filed by the hous ...
14 years ago
Survey: NJ Transit’s customer ratings improving
New Jersey Transit’s first rider survey in the wake of Superstorm Sandy shows improved customer satisfaction with the agency. < ...
14 years ago
Chelten Ave. barber shop serves as gathering place and stepping stone
The cutters stand by their barber chairs as if on guard. A large television blasts MTV Jams or ESPN. Over the sound of clippers humming, ...
14 years ago
Christie’s education budget: Reading between the line items
Now comes the grunt work on Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed fiscal 2014 budget, as the state Legislature begins its department-by-de ...
14 years ago
Advocate urges no ‘blank check’ for Philly charters seeking to expand [updated]
The Philadelphia School District’s two main priorities – balancing its books and expanding the number of “high quality seat ...
14 years ago
Charter-school operators take their pitches directly to Pastorius Elementary
In a week, Pastorius Elementary’s School Advisory Council will make a very important recommendation: which charter school operator ...
14 years ago
Shelter for female veterans given OK in Delaware
A transitional home for homeless female veterans is planned for Delaware. The shelter would occupy a five-bedroom house in greater ...
14 years ago
14th Police District: Where $10 was stolen during a hug
This list covers March 29-April 4, 2013 March 29 12 a.m. Residential Burglary: 5300 block of Wingohocking ...
14 years ago
Newtown – Assault Rifle Salute
The NRA and its Congress show their respect for the dead. ...
14 years ago