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Philadelphia Council considers allowing, regulating electric fences
Some Philadelphia businesses have electrified security fences. A proposed law would make that legal, with some restrictions. The ...
14 years ago
TSA plans to dismiss seven Philadelphia employees
The Transportation Security Administration plans to dismiss seven workers in Philadelphia in connection with an investigation that began ...
14 years ago
Roxborough residents want sticky, black substance cleaned up from their streets
The black tire marks etched on Keiffer Street at the intersection of Wigard Avenue in Roxborough turn and pivot in all directions for sev ...
14 years ago
Chester Upland School District to shift from armed police patrols to security officers
Perhaps synonymous in our area with “financially struggling school district,” Chester Upland’s superintendent plans to ...
14 years ago
As commercial pollinators, bumblebees may fly to the rescue in Delaware
Honeybees have long been used in agriculture to help pollinate crops. But with populations declining due to the devastating colony collap ...
14 years ago
‘I won’t say goodbye’ – the last day at St. Bridget School
Underneath the four spires of St. Bridget Church in East Falls, a white paperboard sign adorned with red lettering leans against the alta ...
14 years ago
WMAN announced board changes, budget in last summer meeting
In the last meeting before summer recess, the West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) announced a new budget, goals for the coming year and slight ...
14 years ago
Delaware residents urged to give input on flooding in the state
In an effort to reduce flooding impacts in Delaware, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking fo ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia budget showdown expected Thursday
Philadelphia City Council has the opportunity to pass a budget this week. It’s not what either the mayor or School Reform Commissi ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia School Reform Commission still hopeful to get $94 million
Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission is figuring out what to do with the prospect of less city funding than it had requested. &n ...
14 years ago
A proud and determined block in West Oak Lane
For the residents of Ogontz Avenue between Andrews Avenue and Middleton Street, an invested block captain and caring neighbors have helpe ...
14 years ago
Local reaction to Obama announcing new stance on deportations
In new policy unveiled by the White House today, President Obama plans to immediately stop certain deportations and instead grant work pe ...
14 years ago
Pedro Feliz resigns with the Camden Riversharks
Pedro Feliz will play another season ...
14 years ago
New hotline helps Philly families in need find free meals for kids
Hungry families in Philadelphia can call a new hotline to find out where to get free meals for their kids over the summer. During ...
14 years ago
Why would you vote for Romney? Why would you vote for Obama?
What is in the minds of voters as they decide between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney? We asked a very simple question: Why are you vot ...
14 years ago