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U.S. Forest Service launches tree census in Philly
The U.S. Forest Service is conducting an urban tree census this summer to document the types, sizes and health of trees in natural and re ...
14 years ago
Economic status may influence cancer treatment choices
A Fox Chase Cancer Center researcher has found that cancer patients with lower incomes may be more likely to choose cheaper, less effecti ...
14 years ago
N.J. Senate panel backs tougher penalty for texting
A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced a measure that would increase the penalties for texting or talking on a cell phone while drivi ...
14 years ago
Last week we saw the first swooping dart of the hummingbird careening around the yard, then pausing in mid-flight, looking for something ...
14 years ago
Essayist describes anxiety after armed robber hits close to home
He recently moved to Philly, lives in what many consider a safe neighborhood and says he tries to be aware of his surroundings. Bu ...
14 years ago
Commencement exercises begin at Philly Catholic high schools
This is a big week for Philadelphia’s Catholic high school seniors. Commencement exercises begin today and continue through the wee ...
14 years ago
Owe Philadelphia property taxes? Council has a payment plan for you
Philadelphia City Council is debating how to set up rules to help those behind on their taxes avoid foreclosure. it comes as ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia budget inching toward the finish line
A state senator will not amend a key piece of legislation in Harrisburg that Philadelphia needs to overhaul its property tax system. That ...
14 years ago
Trial for Mt. Airy meth trio postponed till Dec
Three individuals arrested in connection to a drug bust last summer in the city’s Mount Airy section will now stand trial Dec. 3. T ...
14 years ago
Oyster Creek will test emergency sirens Tuesday
New Jersey residents, be warned — if you live within 10 miles of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Tom’s River, you& ...
14 years ago
Pennsylvania governor seeks huge tax break for Shell
Some interesting news from Harrisburg today … Pete DeCoursey of the online news service Capitolwire reports that Gov. Tom Co ...
14 years ago
Priest-abuse jury returns to work in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia jury returns Monday to weigh the conduct of two Roman Catholic priests — one charged with molesting a teen, the other ...
14 years ago
Proposed Delaware law addresses services for special needs children in schools
Are children with special needs getting the appropriate services when they attend school? Proposed legislation in Delaware would ad ...
14 years ago
A playground grows in Southwest Philly
Lisa Wilmer isn’t one to sugarcoat things. The principal of Comegys Elementary put the state of her school bluntly: “It’s a ...
14 years ago
Photos: Roxborough High prom at the Sheraton Society Hill
Despite the rain and tornado warning, students from Roxborough High School arrived at the Sheraton Society Hill in style for their prom o ...
14 years ago