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Philadelphia Orchestra readies for 10-day tour of China
Next month, the Philadelphia Orchestra will be in China for an unprecedented cultural exchange that should strengthen its global reach. ...
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Thousands of Pa. bridges deemed ‘structurally deficient’
Near SEPTA’s Wayne Junction station in Philadelphia, there’s a load-bearing pillar with a sign drilled into it, saying, ̶ ...
14 years ago
Pa. Department of Welfare changes tack on funding job-assistance programs
Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare plans to change its funding formula for jobs programs for people receiving public assis ...
14 years ago
Suit seeks swift emergency repairs of schools in N.J. cities
New Jersey’s Education Department is being pressed to act on emergency repairs in urban schools. The Education Law Center ha ...
14 years ago
Photo gallery: Philly’s annual ‘Walk @ Lunch Day’ kicks encourages workday activity
About 13,500 Philadelphians brought sneakers to work today for N ...
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Ambitious Philadelphia schools plan will affect City Council tax debate
A day after Philadelphia schools officials outlined a dramatic reorganization and downsizing plan, City Council members are beginning to ...
14 years ago
Police release video in auto repair shop theft on Indian Queen Lane
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect who stole a $500 gun from Joe’s Auto Repair on Indian Quee ...
14 years ago
Cancer survey volunteers to be recruited at Broad Street Run
Philadelphia officials Wednesday announced the American Cancer Society will recruit volunteers for a nationwide, longitudinal study on ...
14 years ago