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Former archdiocese CFO waives preliminary hearing for Holy Week
Holy Week isn’t exactly the idea time for Archdiocese of Philadelphia officials to appear in court. That’s not stoppin ...
13 years ago
Pennsylvania Convention Center cuts fees in hopes to lure new business
A decision to cut a controversial fee could mean more conventions will come to Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Convention Cen ...
13 years ago
N.J. public contractors continue to decrease donations to political candidates
For the fifth year in a row, donations from New Jersey’s public contractors to political candidates have decreased. They gave $9.1 ...
13 years ago
Manayunk Neighborhood Council approves two development proposals near Main St.
In a deft display of civic cooperation, members of the Manayunk Neighborhood Council signaled support to several different proposals taki ...
13 years ago
198th District Candidate Rosita Youngblood: ‘People know that I’m fair’
It’s a miserable day outside and state Rep. Rosita Youngblood doesn’t seem eager to canvass the streets of the 198th Legislat ...
13 years ago
Accuser returns to the stand to testify in priest-abuse trial
The emotional and explosive testimony has resumed at a clergy abuse trial under way in Philadelphia. A 30-year-old former Marine ...
13 years ago
Annual protest in favor of women priests hits Philadelphia
Women who want to be Catholic priests held their annual protest outside Holy Thursday services in Philadelphia. The protesters cam ...
13 years ago
Phillies Rally Trolley in Center City to promote season opener
The Phillies have been playing all week, but this afternoon’s game against the Pirates officially marks Opening Day. And it ...
13 years ago
Have you wondered why umpires stand out on a hot field to take abuse, day after day? It’s pretty simple, if you love the game. Ther ...
13 years ago
DRPA could sell naming rights to PATCO stations
The Delaware River Port Authority is considering selling naming rights to its PATCO Hi-Speedline commuter rail stations. Officials ...
13 years ago
Kenney defends Twitter contract, says it costs less than a communications employee
So about that $28,800 Twitter contract Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenney has. He’s got an explanation. ...
13 years ago
Lessons from teachers — Delving into the impact of music
Johnny Oliver has no doubt about the best unit that he’s taught – and is still teaching – at Freire Charter School. It ...
13 years ago
Baha’i faith at home in Mt. Airy
The Baha’i Faith is one of the youngest and fastest-growing world religions. It has grown so qu ...
13 years ago
Delaware Governor talks about Fisker’s future
Governor Jack Markell says he was surprised by the timing but not necessarily the details of Fisker’s announcement this week that t ...
13 years ago
It’s not a good sign for the Republican party when a longstanding loyalist like Rich Galen bangs his own party.Galen is the Zelig o ...
13 years ago