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Trenton Mayor Tony Mack, back from vacation, says he’ll talk to investigators
TRENTON, N.J. — The mayor of Trenton says he and his city government are answering questions from the FBI. Tony Mack cut the rib ...
14 years ago
Government says Comcast is permitted to sell A&E
WASHINGTON — U.S. antitrust authorities have cleared Comcast Corp.’s more than $3 billion sale of its 15.8 percent stake in A ...
14 years ago
One suspect remains at large in Mt. Airy’s East Sharpnack St. shooting
Police have yet to charge anyone with homicide in the deadly shooting which occurred this weekend in East Mt. Airy. The shooting occurre ...
14 years ago
How to move a trio of heavy pianos down a Germantown Ave. block [Video]
Curiosity seekers would have been well-served to check out Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill on Monday. There, they would have been gree ...
14 years ago
Forums seek a neighbor-friendly vision for Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The Philadelphia Horticultural Society was buzzing with energy on a recent summer night as community members who live, work, and play nea ...
14 years ago
Testimony on ID difficulties continues in Pa. voter case
Day four of the court hearing on Pennsylvania’s new photo identification requirement at the polls brought testimony from opponents ...
14 years ago
Bringing out the best of Philadelphia street food
We’re giving props to the Vendy Awards, whose 2012 winners were chosen over the weekend. What is your favorite street food? ...
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An Olympic primer on the sport of field hockey
In the U.S., field hockey is primarily a women’s sport. But around the world – particularly in Argentina, India, Australia, and t ...
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Remains found during house renovation in Grays Ferry
Partial skeletal remains were found this morning in a Grays Ferry home under renovation. ...
14 years ago
Keeping tabs on Tabby – City shelter full of cats
These may be the dogs days of summer, but on Philadelphia streets, now is the season of cats. Sue Cosby, executive director ...
14 years ago
Weavers Way celebrates grand opening of its Wellness store in Mt. Airy
Weavers Way Co-op in Mt. Airy is undergoing many changes this summer. On Friday, it held its grand opening for its Wellness store across ...
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A primer on Olympic gymnastics – artistic and trampoline
Gymnastics events have been a part of the summer Olympics since the first modern Games in 1896. There are two main gymnastics cate ...
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Delaware school bus vandalism spree causes thousands of dollars in damages
Three juveniles in Delaware face charges they got behind the wheel of several school buses and went on a damaging and costly ride. ...
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ACLU seeks data about automatic license plate reader
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among 35 states in which the ACLU is demanding data on how automated license plate readers are being used ...
14 years ago
Germantown gallery show features Middle Eastern portraits, art and music
As rain clouds loomed over Maplewood Mall in Germantown on Saturday, performers played Middle Eastern music into the night. Rather ...
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