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Sharing opinions and beer, Philly summit participants tackle racial issues
Talking about race can be a tense experience filled with the stress of clashing opinions and charged feelings. One way to ease those tens ...
14 years ago
Reviewing Boston Consulting Group recommendations for Phila. schools
Philadelphia public schools welcome students back to the classroom on Friday, Sept. 7, and the expanding role of charters has made lots o ...
14 years ago
Foreclosure review program ending soon
A deadline is approaching for those who have suffered financially during foreclosure. If your home was involved in foreclosure bet ...
14 years ago
More people tipping police to criminals in Philadelphia
Two potentially fatal threats to public safety were defused this week with help from that very public. Law enforcement agencies say they ...
14 years ago
Suit: Yuengling failed to pay for Oktoberfest logo
A graphic designer is suing D.G. Yuengling & Son, claiming the Pennsylvania brewer is using one of his label designs for its Oktobe ...
14 years ago
So, this is how you spell City Councilwoman Bass’ first name
Two weeks ago, NewsWorks brought you the story of an egregious oversight. It was a tale of how Eighth District City Councilwoman C ...
14 years ago
Pool slasher punctures summer fun in Northeast Philly
There’s no better way to spend a steamy summer day than cooling off in the pool. But some Northeast Philadelphia residents are out ...
14 years ago
Doylestown meeting will address rights of breastfeeding moms
Things are sure to get interesting at Doylestown Borough Hall tonight. That’s where a law will be discussed to protect the r ...
14 years ago
Bill Shahan talks about his campaign for NCCo Exec.
Bill Shahan talks about why he wants to move from a worker in the New Castle County Land Use Department to the County Executive’s o ...
14 years ago
Jon Husband talks about his campaign for NCCo Exec.
Jon Husband talks about why he wants to move his position as a manager in the New Castle County Special Service Department to the County ...
14 years ago
Tom Gordon talks about his campaign for NCCo Executive
Former County Executive Tom Gordon talks about why he wants to return for the office he held in the late 90’s and early 2000’ ...
14 years ago
Disappointing end for Delaware Olympic swimmer
Andrew Gemmell finished third in his heat this morning in the 1500 meter freestyle race, but that wasn’t good enough to advance to ...
14 years ago
Nicetown CDC’s ‘Give Back Festival’ will honor Kenny Gamble and TSOP
The Nicetown Community Development Corp. scheduled a Thursday morning press conference to announce details for next weekend’s ̶ ...
14 years ago
Vineland City Council deadlocks on vote for federal safety funding
Why wouldn’t a city council jump at the offer of $365,000 in federal funding to hire two firefighters? It’s the questi ...
14 years ago
Paul Clark talks about his campaign for NCCo Executive
Incumbent County Executive Paul Clark talks about his campaign for the office he took over when Senator Chris Coons was elected to the U. ...
14 years ago