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Next phase of Walt Whitman Bridge redecking begins Thursday
Another lane of the Walt Whitman Bridge will be closed as work begins Thursday on the third phase of a redecking project. With the ...
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A ‘lively’ event for preschoolers at the West Oak Library branch’s story time
Youngsters and their families are invited to attend preschool story time at the West Oak Lane Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia ...
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Philly fire commissioner says brownouts are not a problem
The Philadelphia Fire Department is plotting its strategy to protect the city while dealing with a slightly smaller budget. ...
14 years ago
Inside the kitchen: Exploring the tools of Philadelphia foodie Julie Dannenbaum
Philadelphia’s Julie Dannenbaum is credited with fostering Philadelphia fine-dining scene. So it’s no wonder her supplies are ...
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Pa. flags will fly at half-staff for firefighters killed battling Kensington blaze
Gov. Tom Corbett has ordered all flags at the Capitol Complex be lowered in honor of Philadelphia Lt. Robert Neary and firefighter Daniel ...
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Delaware worker sets accident-free driving record
You can keep track of your cell phone minutes, the miles you walk, as well as your car mileage and for one employee who works at the Dela ...
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Walmart arrives in Port Richmond with grants for neighborhood organizations
Walmart opens its doors today in Port Richmond, joining a Lowe’s, Sonic and Chick-fil-A in what’s been a mostly quiet Araming ...
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Back from Israel, Christie speaks at N.J. Jewish community center
Gov. Chris Christie is touting the benefits of a recent trip to Israel. Christie says his first visit to the Middle East was ̶ ...
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Ramsey says larger budget will go to more Philadelphia cops and cameras
While asking for a budget increase of $3.6 million, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey told City Council he plans to use new ...
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Santorum’s exit could mean lower turnout in Pa. primary
With Rick Santorum out of the presidential race, Republicans have lost the biggest get-out-the-vote rallying cry they had in Pennsylvan ...
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What would you ask the new Rutgers president?
Dr. Robert Barchi was named the 20th president of Rutgers University on Tuesday by the university’s board of governors. If y ...
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Rowan, contractor at odds over presence of mold in campus housing
Like many, Rowan University felt the impact of Hurricane Irene. So when mold problem cropped up in the campus townhouses, the univ ...
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Gingrich makes third campaign visit to Delaware
Campaigning at the Newark Senior Center, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Delaware can “send a very, very important signal ...
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Groening: Springfield of ‘The Simpsons’ is based in Oregon
Sorry, Springfield residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons,” has revealed th ...
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Leeds Middle School principal wins $15,000 leadership award
Stephanie Mitchell of Morris E. Leeds Middle School is a recipient of this year’s Lindback Distinguished Principal Leadership Award ...
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