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Candidates’ donors hidden by antiquated Pa. law, Common Cause says
If you’re voting in Pennsylvania Tuesday and you want to find out who’s funding candidates running in your legislative distri ...
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In wake of fatal fires, Nutter stresses importance of life-saving smoke detectors
Following several fatal fires, the city of Philadelphia is stressing the importance of smoke detectors. Fires killed eig ...
14 years ago
Latino group again takes issue with Pa. redistricting
The Latino advocacy group critical of Pennsylvania’s redistricting plans is making its voice heard again on the second round of map ...
14 years ago
Top five things to watch in NW Philly this week
Here’s a look at what’s to come on NewsWorks this week: The Pennsylvania primary is on Tuesday. NewsWorks will be fann ...
14 years ago
Providing opportunities for kids beyond soccer at Manayunk’s Starfinder Foundation
Starfinder Foundation, a soccer youth center located at 4015 Main St., gives underprivileged children a place to grow and learn. A ...
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Crime victims to be honored during a candlelight vigil, Sunday in New Jersey
Burlington County will be participating in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by holding a candlelight vigil. The event is bei ...
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Defect causes Michelin to recall 77,000 bus tires
Though the recall doesn’t officially begin until April 30, tire manufacturer, Michelin North America Inc., is recalling three of it ...
14 years ago
The city’s digital move-makers return to the spotlight during Philly Tech Week 2012
Monday kicks off a week-long celebration of innovation with events and programming highlighting technology and collaboration focused on i ...
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Violence-prevention assembly slated for Germantown High on Monday
On Monday morning, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will host a violence-prevention assembly in Germantown High School’s auditorium. ...
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A mid-day shootout in Grays Ferry leaves one bystander dead
A 45-year old mother of two was fatally shot when a gunfight broke out near her Grays Ferry home. Officials estimate about that t ...
14 years ago
A South Jersey oil spill sends over 100 gallons of diesel oil into the Delaware River
The Coast Guard and clean-up crews were called to the scene of a diesel oil spill on the banks of the Delaware River. A ...
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Manayunk’s ‘The Byways’ play rock and roll, Americana style
Fast cars, moonshine and Americana – these are the elements comprising The Byway’s brand of rock music. Their guitarist an ...
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Police arrest suspect in Thursday’s bank robbery, bomb threat
The Philadelphia Police have arrested a man suspected in Thursday’s Center City bank robbery and bomb threat. Paul Raffa, the 32 ...
14 years ago
Help set a Guinness Record for Earth Day at Clark Park
By enlisting the help of as many picnickers as possible, The Nature Conservancy hopes to set an international, Guinness World Record this ...
14 years ago
Where do you go for garden-fresh fruits and veggies?
All winter we look forward to the fruits and vegetables of spring and summer. All too often the quality available to us leaves much to be ...
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