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Nutter says high-tech factories will yield new jobs
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter made a pitch for more investment in manufacturing during a meeting Tuesday with “economic develop ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia School District seeks to cut costs with labor talks
Public School Notebook and NewsWorks.org reporter Ben Herold talks about how Boston Consulting Group has been a driving force in Philadel ...
14 years ago
Abington-Holy Redeemer hospital merger plan stirs up anger, questions
Update: Abington Health has provided more details on the services it will offer under the proposed partnership with Holy Re ...
14 years ago
N.J.. may monitor sex offenders online
A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing legislation that would help detect sexual predators on social networking sites. Sen. Kip Batema ...
14 years ago
Revel casino revenue disappoints for June
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Revel remains stuck in eighth place among Atlantic City’s 12 casinos in terms of gambling revenue. D ...
14 years ago
Lawyers: Penn State prez was not told of Sandusky abuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Lawyers for Graham Spanier s ...
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Awbury Arboretum hopes $39K grant helps boost its marketing initiative
Officials with Awbury Arboretum are hoping that a recently awarded grant will help make the public garden in Northwest Philadelphia more ...
14 years ago
Warm weather blamed for earliest appearance of West Nile virus in Pa.
A warm winter means more mosquitoes are on the prowl. As a result, Pennsylvania is dealing with West Nile virus earlier than usual.< ...
14 years ago
Citizens Bank Park hits home run with vegetarian fare
It’s been a disappointing season for Philadelphia baseball fans. After sky-high expectations, the Phillies are struggling just to p ...
14 years ago
After funding reprieve, Upper Darby school community unsure what’s next for arts programs
Tuesday night, the Upper Darby School Board will vote on a proposal to restore all music, art, and physical education teachers who were g ...
14 years ago
2 more deaths blamed on heat in Philly region
PHILADELPHIA — A suburban Philadelphia coroner is ...
14 years ago
Funeral set for Philly highway patrolman
Funeral services are set for a Philadelphia police officer killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95. Viewings are scheduled fo ...
14 years ago
14th Police District: Where thieves are targeting jewels, computers, bikes and cars
This list covers June 15 – June 21, 2012. June 15, 2012 1300 block E. Tulpehocken St. – Complainant sa ...
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Stenton Avenue business corridor to get seven-figure makeover
A “tired” commercial stretch of Stenton Avenue in Northwest Philadelphia is slated for a multi-million dollar facelift thanks ...
14 years ago
Groups protesting Philadelphia outdoor feeding ban go to federal court
In Federal Court today, Mayor Michael Nutter defended his ban on feeding hungry people in Philadelphia parks. Nutter says meals sho ...
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