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Philadelphia leads U.S. in HPV immunization
Across the country, immunization rates against the human papillomavirus lag well behind other vaccines recommended for adolescents, but P ...
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Fiscal task force sees significant challenges for N.J.
A task force that analyzed New Jersey’s financial condition has come up with some general recommendations but is not offering speci ...
14 years ago
Wilmington IMAX theater opens ahead of schedule
Just in time for the holidays and big screen hits, a 15-screen IMAX theater opened its doors to moviegoers on the Wilmington Riverfront, ...
14 years ago
Wilmington breaks ground on wastewater energy plant
Wilmington leaders celebrated the start of work on the city’s new facility that will turn gases from wastewater treatment and a nea ...
14 years ago
Across Philadelphia, strong reactions to school closings plan
It was all Philadelphians could talk about Thursday. The School District of Philadelphia wants to close one-sixth of its schools, a ...
14 years ago
3-D floor paintings to draw attention to aging N.J. infrastructure
The utility New Jersey American Water has placed 3-D floor murals in ten train stations and malls around the Garden State to draw attenti ...
14 years ago
Skateboarders facing $1,000 fine for defacing Philly public property
Philadelphia City Council has voted to impose hefty fines on skateboarders who deface public art and memorials. &nbs ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia school closings draw mixed reactions from City Council
The Philadelphia School District wants to close more than three dozen schools. There are mixed feelings about the plan in City Council. ...
14 years ago
Northwest Philly reacts to Philadelphia school closings proposal [Updated]
This story was updated throughout Thursday. Northwest Philadelphia is home to six of 37 schools which the School District ...
14 years ago
Zoning changes take effect in Philadelphia before all of City Council approves
Even though all council members have not voted on the matter, a Philadelphia City Council committee has passed changes to the brand new z ...
14 years ago
Pa. lottery deal could yield big payout to firm
House Democrats are estimating that a consultant to Gov. Tom Corbett’s move to privatize the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery ...
14 years ago
“The Little Mermaid” comes to life at Henry Elementary
When Nicole Paulino learned that “The Little Mermaid” had finally been adapted for the school play stage, she immediately had ...
14 years ago
Councilwoman Bass says Philadelphia school closings proposal ‘just the start of the conversation’
After weeks of speculation, the School District of Philadelphia has identified 37 schools which, as part of a sweeping plan, could be clo ...
14 years ago
Artha Franklin Songs at Woodmere Dec. 14
On Friday, December 14, 6-8 p.m., Woodmere Art Museum’s Friday Night Jazz series presents “Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul.” Vocalis ...
14 years ago
Teens snatch elderly woman’s purse outside Germantown supermarket [Video]
Philadelphia Police have released video of two unknown teenagers stealing the purse of a 74-year-old woman in the parking lot of the Path ...
14 years ago