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Plans underway for a five mile run in Mt. Airy and possibly Chestnut Hill
Residents of East and West Mt. Airy, as well as Chestnut Hill, might be running from house to house for more than just candy next October ...
14 years ago
Criminal prosecution possible in firefighter deaths
Two Philadelphia firefighters are dead, and three others have been injured as the result of a five-alarm fire early Monday morning in the ...
14 years ago
Martin Sheen’s ‘West Wing’ performance wins him ‘best fiction president’ title
Movies and TV shows featuring a presidential character are about as commonplace as TV dramas about big city cops. So to celebrate ...
14 years ago
Philly task force examines pediatricians’ role in assisting at-risk children, families
Experiences of abuse, neglect, poverty, or living in violent neighborhoods can have a devastating impact on children’s health and l ...
14 years ago
Pa. considers move to help cities capitalize on historic buildings
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed a bill intended to lend a hand to cities trying to revitalize themselves by halting the flow of in ...
14 years ago
Reacting to Kensington warehouse blaze that killed two Philadelphia firefighters
A memorial to the men that two Philadelphia firefighters who died early Monday fighting a warehouse fire in the Kensington neighborhood g ...
14 years ago
NBC10 weather forecast: Cooler temperatures stick around, showers expected Tuesday
If today’s winds weren’t enough to convince you to put on a jacket, maybe Tuesday’s forecast will do the trick. Tempera ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia going after retirees who owe property taxes
The city of Philadelphia is cracking down on those who are behind on their property taxes. One effort is designed to catch city emp ...
14 years ago
Warm winter, windy weather in N.J., and the pollen is flying
Pollen counts are particularly high this spring, and that’s causing problems for those with allergies. Dr. Catherine Montele ...
14 years ago
With winter over, PGW urges customers at risk for shut-off to seek help
The Philadelphia Gas Works is urging customers with unpaid bills to get help. PGW spokesman Barry O’Sullivan said low income ...
14 years ago
Steel sculpture by Ellsworth Kelly to rise outside Barnes
The Barnes Foundation will unveil a new public sculpture by Ellsworth Kelly Tuesday. The minimalist artist crafted a steel monolit ...
14 years ago
GFS will soon learn whether it won second consecutive Great Food Fight
A contingent from Germantown Friends School (GFS) will attend Philabundance’s Great Food Fight! awards on April 19 where it will le ...
14 years ago
Catholic high school baseball coach opts for trial on sex crimes charges
The South Philadelphia high school baseball coach accused of sexual and moral corruption is seeking a trial. Louis Spadaccini was ...
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