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Unpacking a box of memories, recalling an unusual friend
My wife and I, suburban empty-nesters, have been discussing a move to a Center City condo. “Listen, buster,” she said ...
13 years ago
Few tests done at toxic sites after superstorm
For more than a month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said that the recent superstorm didn’t cause significant proble ...
13 years ago
Phone lines ready for 2012 NORAD Tracks Santa
Volunteers are pulling on their Santa hats, phone lines are set, and tracking screens are ready — NORAD Tracks Santa is primed for ...
13 years ago
Chestnut Hill herb and extract business faces opposition from near neighbors
Confusion over a zoning variance denied to the owners of an East Mermaid Lane business turned into a public dispute during December’ ...
13 years ago
N.J. may end requirement that college students carry health insurance
A measure that would scrap a health insurance mandate for college students in New Jersey is making its way through the state Legislature. ...
13 years ago
Bikeadelphia: Philly gets some love for its ‘bike-ability’
First there was “walk-ability”– a score ranking neighborhoods on ease of getting around on foot. Now there’ ...
13 years ago
N.J. towns, property owners slow to fight southern pine beetles
New Jersey State Forester Lynn Fleming said not a single municipality has taken the state up on $10,000 grants to suppress the tree-killi ...
13 years ago
Urban League offers help to apply for foreclosure review
There’s help available for some area residents who went through foreclosure in 2009 and 2010. Homeowners able to show there w ...
13 years ago
This evening marks Christmas eve – for many families, it’s a time to reflect, light the tree, and sing songs. In their weekly ...
13 years ago
Wherein a snow-bound Jewish divorcee and her two sons encounter the random kindness of a family inspired by Christmas. I have cele ...
13 years ago
Certain Poor Shepherds, Scene 7: The stars, a hard truth, and a sweet surprise
In Day 7 of “Certain Poor Shepherds,” our Christmas tale by Chris Satullo and Tony Auth, the story concludes with one parting ...
13 years ago
The crossing of the Delaware you haven’t heard about
Thousands of people will gather at Washington Crossing Historic Park Tuesday to witness the re-enactment of George Washington’s dar ...
13 years ago
Top 50 Photos of 2012 in Northwest Philadelphia (50-41)
This week, NewsWorks brings you our 50 favorite pictures that appeared on the Northwest Philadelphia pages during 2012. T ...
13 years ago
Germantown musician works to create the ‘soundtrack of my thoughts’ [Video]
Germantown resident John Deininger does not see himself as an expert composer, instrumentalist or sound engineer, but really enjoys ...
13 years ago
G.J. Littlewood and Son, a reminder of the Manayunk mill town that was
Most people associate Manayunk with restaurants, bars and boutiques, but at one time, Manayunk was a mill town with a Main Street covered ...
13 years ago