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Disrupted fat cell ‘clocks’ may lead to obesity, Penn study suggests
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they’ve created a special kind of mouse that offers clues to nighttime eating and ...
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Former environmental chief considers run against Corbett
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett isn’t up for re-election until 2014, but one Democrat is already raising money to run against him. ...
14 years ago
Better watch out for Santa’s helpers on SEPTA trains
Late-morning Black Friday shoppers in Philly may see Santa and his helpers on the train into town as SEPTA hosts its 22nd annual “S ...
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Big-ticket Frazier statue fundraiser slated for Monday at City Hall
It was billed as the “Fight of the Century” yet managed to outperform the hype. And on Monday night, the legendary 197 ...
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N.J. business marks up items for ‘unsale’ to benefit survivors, women in captivity
Holiday shoppers are used to stores slashing their prices on Black Friday. One New Jersey startup is headed in the opposite direction thi ...
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Former councilman returns to City Hall seeking new career
A former Philadelphia City Councilman would like to start a new life … influencing City Council. Rick Mariano, who served fi ...
14 years ago
Black Thursday: Sales begin extra early, for convenience
Put down that turkey leg. It’s time to shop. No, really. Stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day af ...
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Philadelphia hosts oldest Turkey Day Parade in America
The oldest Thanksgiving parade in the country had another successful day in Philadelphia. Thousands lined the parade route t ...
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50 years of brick oven birds at one South Philly bakery
At Cacia’s Bakery, after the rolls are done, the turkeys go in the bread oven. This is a tradition that began about 50 years ago. S ...
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Superstorm Sandy illustrates why having too many school districts can be a problem
This is part of a series from education blogger Laura Waters of NJ Left Behind. As New Jersey assesses the damage imposed ...
14 years ago
Detours: Parade route closes Ben Franklin Parkway
It’s Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22, 2012. The sun is shining, talk radio’s chugging along and the oldest Turkey Day Pa ...
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What happens to presidentially pardoned turkeys?
Each year the president of United States pardons a turkey or two: President Obama spared this year’s birds, lovingly dubbed Gobbler ...
14 years ago
Holiday Entertainment Guide – Toy trains, ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and Smithville Light Show
Looking for something to do this holiday season? WHYY’s Robin Bloom searches hundreds of listings each week to find out what’ ...
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5th Police District seeks donations for holiday kids party
The Fifth Police District in Roxborough is seeking the assistance of community members and local businesses for their 44th annual Childre ...
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