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National ‘Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath’ Sunday in Camden, Philly
Congregations across the region will be joining together this weekend to take part in a national “Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath.& ...
13 years ago
PA Turnpike audit finds expense accounts, transparency at issue
While sifting through the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s records during a routine audit, out-going Auditor General Jack Wagner ...
13 years ago
Services set for Happy Fernandez, 1939-2013
Services for former City Councilwoman Happy Fernandez are this Sunday, January 27th at 2 p.m., at the Germantown Jewish Center, 400 W. El ...
13 years ago
CEO of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is stepping down
Just as Governor Corbett revived talks of privatizing the state’s liquor stores, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has announce ...
13 years ago
Martin Luther KIng, Jr., from the archive. Originally published in 1983. ...
13 years ago
Tastykake company to buy Hostess’ bread business
With no word on the future of Twinkies, snackers must wait with baited breath as buyers could be announced in the coming weeks. But for t ...
13 years ago
Union members, Rev. Al Sharpton to rally on Independence Mall
A rally scheduled for this morning on Independence Mall will bring Reverend Al Sharpton and many other area union leaders to the podium.< ...
13 years ago
AP: Kindergartner suspended for bubble gun remark
A 5-year-old Pennsylvania girl who told another girl she was going to shoot her with a pink toy gun that blows soapy bubbles has been sus ...
13 years ago
Filmmakers could win some money to finish their Philly-themed project
If you have an unfinished documentary and are out of money, a new contest could be you ...
13 years ago
Inaugural ball at Penrose Elementary
Penrose Elementary in Southwest Philadelphia threw an Inaugural Ball for their student body this afternoon to celebrate the swearing in o ...
13 years ago
Top 5 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: ...
13 years ago
Can Obama overcome these NRA shibboleths?
My dictionary defines a “shibboleth” as a “saying used by adherents of a party, sect, or belief and usually regarded by ...
13 years ago
‘Hot Spots’ Tour of Laurel Hill Jan. 25
Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for its monthly Fourth Friday tour: “Hot Spots and Storied Plots.” It’s an informative overview of Laurel ...
13 years ago
‘Hot Spots’ Tour of Laurel Hill Jan. 25
Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for its monthly Fourth Friday tour: “Hot Spots and Storied Plots.” It’s an informative overview of Laurel ...
13 years ago
‘Hot Spots’ Tour at Laurel Hill Jan. 25
Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for its monthly Fourth Friday tour: “Hot Spots and Storied Plots.” It’s an informative overview of Laurel ...
13 years ago