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Philadelphia’s pro ultimate disc team soars to new heights
Does the Phillies’ losing record have you ready to swear off Philadelphia sports forever? Maybe you should check out a new pro tea ...
14 years ago
Red-light cameras may expand to Philly suburbs
Philadelphia is no longer the only city in Pennsylvania allowed to install red-light cameras. In about three months, the cameras will be ...
14 years ago
Seats limited for Mt. Airy USA’s free summer financial management program
To help Philadelphians become more fiscally fit, Mt. Airy USA (MAUSA) launched the Smart Money Club that will be held the last two Saturd ...
14 years ago
Nursing homes ask adult children to pay up for parents
Elder law experts say Pennsylvania nursing homes increasingly are asking adult children to step up and start paying their parents’ ...
14 years ago
‘Girl geeks’ lead nominees for Philly’s Geek of the Year
Award-winning geek. That’s the title technologists in 14 categories will be gunning for at the second-annual Philadelph ...
14 years ago
N.J. college faculty reach tentative contract
The union representing full-time faculty, librarians and professional staff at nine state colleges and universities in New Jersey has r ...
14 years ago
Heavy hitter in sports, humanitarian causes, Muhammad Ali to receive Liberty Medal
And the winner of this year’s Liberty Medal is … Muhammad Ali. The Olympic gold medalist and boxing legend is being honored ...
14 years ago
Another season of free outdoor movies begins at Penn’s Landing
From old favorites like “Mission Impossible,” to newer releases like “Moneyball,” Penn’s Landing will pleas ...
14 years ago
New school classification system in Delaware
Delaware has a new school classification system and the Dept. of Education is designating buildings across the state in need of extra sup ...
14 years ago
‘It’s hotter than _____ today.’
Anyone feel a little bruised today? Because that sun sure has been beating down on us. And at night, the residual heat reflecting back fr ...
14 years ago
Chris Christie — not among the Nation of Wusses
It actually happened Saturday, but somehow I missed the lovely video above of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie calling a reporter an idiot ...
14 years ago
Invoking Woody Guthrie, ‘guitarmy’ sets off on trek to Wall St.
About 100 Occupy supporters gathered by the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia Thursday to kick off a 99-mile march to Wall Street in New York. ...
14 years ago
Inheritance tax for Pa. farmers is no more
Governor Tom Corbett has signed a law that eliminates the Pennsylvania inheritance tax on farmers. Before now, children who inherit ...
14 years ago
Some neighbors distressed about lingering tree debris at the Johnson House
Near neighbors of the Johnson House in Germantown are concerned about the current state of the historic site’s grounds. Down ...
14 years ago
Expert: gas prices won’t keep sliding this summer
Gasoline prices in New Jersey have dropped for 13 weeks in a row, but one analyst expects they won’t go much lower this summer. ...
14 years ago