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OSHA Philadelphia reports uptick in heat safety inquiries
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Philadelphia office has issued a heat warning this week. A year after ...
14 years ago
Taxpayers help pay for renovations at new home of Inquirer and Daily News
Taxpayers are footing the bill for some of the renovations to the new home of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News at the former Stra ...
14 years ago
Nominees announced for 2012 Philly Vendy Awards
And the nominees are. . . tacos, barbecue, arepas, cupcakes and more. The Vendy Awards are back for another year, and ...
14 years ago
Jail possible in N.J. for texting drivers in accidents with injuries
Another measure aimed at cracking down on the use of cell phones while driving has been signed into law in New Jersey. Instead of ...
14 years ago
Deep, dangerous hole in a Germantown sidewalk has finally been repaired
For at least four months, the sidewalk in front of 4805 Greene St. in Germantown had been impassable. This was because of a hole w ...
14 years ago
Philly elections crooked? Officials disagree
When Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt announced today he was releasing a report on voting irregularities in Philadelphia, I had ...
14 years ago
After FBI raid on his home, Trenton mayor denies wrongdoing
The mayor of Trenton is denying he did anything wrong after FBI agents raided his home in the middle of the night. Mayor Tony Mack ...
14 years ago
Complicated task of redecking middle lanes of Walt Whitman Bridge begins
And so begins the task of redecking the middle lane of the Walt Whitman Bridge. The three outside lanes heading into New Jersey ha ...
14 years ago
How to know if ducks are unhappy
If you have a website, I recommend Google Analytics. When I log on to check my stats, I can’t wait to see what curious and implausi ...
14 years ago
Abington and Holy Redeemer health systems abandon plan for partnership
In an email sent today, Holy Redeemer Health System announced an end to discussions about a partnership with Abington Health. The ...
14 years ago
Delaware youth counselor faces charges of assault, offensive touching
A physical altercation with a 12-year-old resident of a Delaware psychiatric facility has led to charges against a counselor. 37-y ...
14 years ago
South Jersey lawmakers want to keep state’s gaming focus in Atlantic City
The Meadowlands Racetrack holds all sorts of promises for New Jersey, but lawmakers in the southern part of the state are concerned propo ...
14 years ago
Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays
The Boy Scouts have missed a chance to alter their policy on gay scouts and scout leaders. After a confidential two-year review, t ...
14 years ago
Neighbors rally to help Germantown musician stave off foreclosure, if only temporarily
Germantown resident Rhonda Lancaster has been through many ordeals of late, not the least of which was receiving an eviction notice tied ...
14 years ago