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Germantown spite-blight defendant tells judge he sold property — to his daughter
On Dec. 6, the last time Anthony Byrne appeared in Judge Bradley K. Moss’s courtroom for a hearing in the long-running property vio ...
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New Goat Hollow restaurant to open next week
After a year-long renovation project, Goat Hollow restaurant in Mount Airy is ready to open. The Mt. Pleasant Avenue eatery will start se ...
14 years ago
Poll finds Asian-American vote went overwhelming for Obama
A new poll has found that Asian-Americans turned out heavily for President Barack Obama in November’s general election. Volu ...
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Delaware Governor announces business expansion in State of the State Address
As he began his second term in office, Delaware Governor Jack Markell today delivered his annual State of the State Address to members of ...
14 years ago
Unique court case makes a hard road for Nutter
At last, high noon. In Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter has finally decided it’s time for a showdown with his labor nemesi ...
14 years ago
N.J. coalition calls for overturn of ‘Citizens United’ campaign contribution decision
A coalition of citizens groups in New Jersey is urging Congress to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows unlimited political c ...
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Contract signed for Pa. Lottery privatization; still needs attorney general’s OK
A contract to hand over the operations of the Pennsylvania Lottery to a private British firm is now in the hands of the state attorney ge ...
14 years ago
Should you mask up to fight the flu?
Coughing, sneezing, feeling generally terrible – it seems everyone has flu symptoms or knows someone who does. Medical professional ...
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Veterans talk about mental issues that can linger for decades after discharge
Veterans and those who treat veterans were talking about mental health at Philadelphia City Hall Thursday. They’re hoping the discu ...
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New Eagles coach has just one goal in mind
The Philadelphia Eagles have introduced their new coach, the 21st in the team’s history. All the new coach wants to do ...
14 years ago
Casey calls for more U.S. funds to assist police nationwide
Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator says he is ready to talk guns. Sen. Bob Casey says an important aspect of gun ...
14 years ago
Enthusiastic response at Kelly Elementary greening-plan unveiling event
Leaders of an initiative to transform the John B. Kelly Elementary School’s grounds in Germantown unveiled details of the plan on W ...
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Pa. college faculty report contract talks stalled
The union representing faculty at Pennsylvania’s 14 public universities says contract talks have stalled again. The Associat ...
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Where to volunteer for MLK Day service events in NW Philly
On Monday, hundreds of thousands of volunteers throughout America will come together to honor the late Martin Luther King, Jr. through a ...
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