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Don’t buy me anything for Mother’s Day

Anna Jarvis launched a crusade for a day to applaud mothers. For the rest of her life, she fough ...

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The lyrics to ‘Take Me Back to Manayunk’

“The Manayunk Club,” one of the movies in the 14th annual Street Movies Film Festiva ...

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Roxborough Development Corporation receives National Trust Main Street accreditation

The Roxborough Development Corporation has been recognized as an accredited “Main Street Program” by the National Trust’ ...

14 years ago

Polishing up for prom – local salons and dress shops share their favorite memories

From the hair, to the nails, to the perfect dress, shops and salons throughout Northwest Philadelphia play a key role in the local prom e ...

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What makes a town so likable? Residents weigh in on the appeal of Princeton

Princetonians were happy and proud that Smithsonia ...

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How would you develop a piece of New Jersey history?

A large piece of land in South Jersey could become one of the Garden State’s most unique tourist spots, but development won’t ...

14 years ago

Developer hopes to combine tourism with history in Burlington Island project

Four hundred acres sit dormant in the middle of the Delaware River between Burlington City and Bristol, Pa. But an ambitious proposal by ...

14 years ago

Local mom proposes coworking space for parents

If the invention of drop-in child care centers inside gyms was a gift to parents seeking time to work out, a local woman’s idea cou ...

14 years ago

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Comly Elementary School gets an outdoor classroom

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New tactical training facility at Police Academy

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City Council in Northeast Philadelphia tonight for public budget hearing

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Online Bike Registration Pilot Program Launched in South Philly

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Inside Hotel Monaco | José Almiñana | Kensington Blues | John H. McClatchy building | PennPraxis at 10

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Sister Cities Park: Logan Square’s new high-impact, playful park

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