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The University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab enlisted the help of Philadelphia based tech company, Azavea to build an interactive m ...

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Is Philadelphia the ‘gay-friendliest city’ in the country?

It seems like the City of Philadelphia is always making its way onto one list or another. Now, some consider it the “Gay-Friendlies ...

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Archdiocese holds annual Anniversary Mass in honor of family, marriage

During a special mass today, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Archbishop Chaput celebrated couples that have been marr ...

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N.J. student’s seatbelt safety video takes top prize in annual competition

The combination of green-screen effects, a model airplane, and a clear message landed one New Jersey student the win in an annual safety ...

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Rising temperatures could jeopardize emergency 911 calls

At the New Castle County Police Headquarters, officials are preparing for the worst. This summer it could take just three days of temper ...

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Penn State student says she was brutally hazed

Authorities are investigating allegations of a brutal hazing assault of an 18-year old Penn State freshman.   According to ...

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One dead, two wounded in North Philadelphia shooting

An early morning shooting has left one man dead and two others critically injured. At around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, authoritie ...

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Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival runs 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The 16th annual ...

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Protesters say psychiatrists over-label and over-medicate

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