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Bloom Energy begins construction on fuel cell plant at former Delaware Chrysler plant
California-based Bloom Energy and Delaware officials are breaking ground on a fuel-cell factory at the site of the former Chrysler assemb ...
14 years ago
Mayor Nutter visits Mercy Vocational, calls school a ‘national model’ for education
Mayor Michael Nutter was in Northwest Philadelphia on Friday to share in the success of a regional Catholic high school and speak about s ...
14 years ago
Job fair at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation will host another job fair, this time at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Mor ...
14 years ago
In defense of Arizona’s immigration law SB1070
The Obama administration’s challenge to the Arizona immigration statute SB1070 is not about its popularity, or whether the statute ...
14 years ago
Chestnut Hill Academy’s Dustin Wilson places second in Penn Relays
Redemption was in the air, as a cool breeze blew into the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field on Friday evening. ...
14 years ago
Homegrown Center City Jazz Festival takes shape in Philadelphia
Local musician Ernest Stuart realized his longtime dream on Saturday by hosting a full-scale jazz music festival. The first Center C ...
14 years ago
Proprietors of a 92-year-old Germantown Avenue business reflect on prom fashion
When it comes time to talk prom fashion, the penguin suit always gets short shrift. Everybody wants to talk about fussy, frilly gowns. Bu ...
14 years ago
Job prospects improve slightly for this year’s college grads
In just a few weeks, new college graduates will be out of the classrooms and looking for work. There are some indications their job prosp ...
14 years ago
Evans introducing effort to repeal Pa. voter ID law
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are challenging a new law — a law so new it hasn’t even been fully implemented yet. The st ...
14 years ago
Realtor challenges Philadelphia’s new lead rules as double standard
A Philadelphia Realtor is challenging a law demanding frequent testing of apartments for lead paint. The city councilwoman who auth ...
14 years ago
You can’t see it, but there really is progress on Dilworth Plaza project
Construction on Dilworth Plaza next to Philadelphia City Hall is moving along. But almost five months after Occupy Philadelphia was ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy Art Garage dedicates new gallery
For some attendees of Friday night’s official opening of the Mt. Airy Art Garage’s (MAA ...
14 years ago
Craft beer lovers unite for ‘Beers Gone Wild’ in Manayunk
A variety of local craft beers were on tap at the 14th Annual Manayunk Brew Fest this weekend, hosted by the Manayunk Brewery and Restaur ...
14 years ago
Kids celebrate 17th annual Arbor Day at Inn Yard Park
Inn Yard Park has a new addition, thanks to the help of students from Thomas Mifflin and Wissahickon Charter schools. On Friday, th ...
14 years ago
Fixing New Jersey’s property taxes: Christie’s plan compared to Lou Greenwald’s
Governor Christie likes to play the character of Jersey tough guy anytime there’s a camera arou ...
14 years ago