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Dramatic reading spurs discussion of addiction at psychiatric conference in Philly
It’s usually Powerpoint slides, statistics and pie charts at professional conferences — but those attending the American Psyc ...
14 years ago
Jury to decide fate for accused killer of NoLibs waitress
With closing arguments over, a jury will decide whether to convict 20-year-old Donte Johnson in the 2010 murder of a Northern Liberties w ...
14 years ago
Name change for Fairmount Park Art Association
No longer the Fairmount Park Art Association, the now-Association for Public Art has announced its first major presentation. This ...
14 years ago
14th Police District: Where someone swiped $100 from a prayer hall’s offering box
This list covers April 27 – May 3. April 27, 2012 900 block E. Price St. – Wallet, SS card, Cricket ce ...
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Pa. Senate panel offers plan restoring Corbett’s proposed cuts to higher ed
A Pennsylvania Senate panel has countered Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget proposal with a plan of its own. The plan calls for returning ...
14 years ago
Alternative medical treatments popular in Mt. Airy
As human beings, we have our fair share of problems–physical, mental, emotional–we have it all. So what do we most commonly do w ...
14 years ago
N.J. high court hears challenge to law requiring decals on young drivers’ license plates
New Jersey’s Supreme Court heard legal arguments on a challenge to the law requiring young drivers to display red decals on their c ...
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39th Police District: Where 2,000 school lunches aren’t safe from thieves
This list covers April 27 – March 3, 2012. April 27, 2012 4300 block Wayne Ave. – 2005 Frieghtliner tr ...
14 years ago
UDel Frisbee team will miss commencement for tournament
Who needs to walk across the stage in a cap and gown, anyway? Seniors on University of Delaware’s Women’s Club Frisbee ...
14 years ago
Senate committee considers Markell’s nominee for Sec. of Education
The Senate Executive Committee is expected to consider Gov. Markell’s pick to replace Lillian Lowery as Secretary of Education. ...
14 years ago
West Philly streets close as ‘Penn Christmas’ approaches
Christmas comes just once a year. Unless you stop by the University of Pennsylvania after the students move out every spring. R ...
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DuPont opens new facility at Chestnut Run
DuPont officials to cut the ribbon on a new facility at Chestnut Run. DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman will be joined by Governor Markell a ...
14 years ago
Nutter’s looming senior-citizenship meshes with PCA’s ‘original social network’ campaign
The sign that Mayor Michael Nutter posted on the front door of Germantown’s Center in the Park on Tuesday morning, not too far from ...
14 years ago
Former Pepsi CEO named top executive at Aramark
With Aramark Corp. Joseph Neubauer stepping down, the company has chosen a former Pepsi Co. CEO to take his place. Eric Foss, who ...
14 years ago
Denn visits Pediatric and Adolescent Center
Lt. Gov. Matt Denn unveils new online tools to help parents and health care providers identify possible developmental issues with t ...
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