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Nutter calls Philadelphians to participate in moment of silence for Sandy Hook
Mayor Michael A. Nutter asked residents of the Greater Philadelphia region to observe a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Decembe ...
13 years ago
Philly Love Note: Christmas lights in South Philly
Every December, my neighborhood glows. People wrap their railings in garlands, string colored lights across the street, and inflate giant ...
13 years ago
Holiday Entertainment Guide – ‘The Final Countdown Party,’ Dino Days, and the Calamari Sisters
Looking for something to do this holiday season? WHYY’s Robin Bloom shares her picks on what’s happening in and around Philad ...
13 years ago
Certain Poor Shepherds, Scene 5: Tomato soup, good dirt and Amadeus
In Day 5 of “Certain Poor Shepherds,” our Christmas tale by Chris Satullo and Tony Auth, our heroine Nora Gallagher visits he ...
13 years ago
First Presbyterian’s Christmas Festival brings Santa, a manger scene, carols and more to Germantown
Lily Chandler, a three-year-old from Roxborough, jumped for joy when she was asked whether she wanted to take a picture with Santa Claus. ...
13 years ago
Celebrate Christmas: Downtown, Northwest and beyond!
This is it! It’s your last chance to get your fill of holiday festivities before the jolly old guy pays a visit to your home. Enjoy ...
13 years ago
Maryland spoils Delle Donne’s return for Delaware
The University of Delaware women’s basketball team got their star back on the court for only the second time this season against Maryla ...
13 years ago
Corbett opposes Pa. ban on assault weapons
Gov. Tom Corbett says lawmakers should focus on mental health services in Pennsylvania, not gun control, when looking for ways to prevent ...
13 years ago
National poll finds support for legalizing sports betting, not for Internet wagering
A new national poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University finds there is support for legalizing sports betting in states where it’s cur ...
13 years ago
Robin’s Books ends final chapter in Philly
Robin’s Books as been fading for a long time. In 2007, the 76-year-old family business closed its satellite store and a few ...
13 years ago