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Task force to encourage city’s homeless to move indoors for meals
Mayor Michael Nutter has formed a task force to help encourage the city’s homeless to move indoors. According to an ...
14 years ago
The PPD launches iWatchPhiladelphia, a neighborhood watch inspired smart phone app
A Dallas-based technology company has launched an app that enables any citizen to report suspected criminal activity and it’s now avail ...
14 years ago
SEPTA takes step to increase safety of riders, employees
SEPTA says its trying to make driving a bus or riding in one safer, even when troubles follow people on board. WHYY’s Tom MacDonal ...
14 years ago
Democrats in Pa. attorney general race continue focus on ultrasound issue
A bill that would require women undergoing abortions to first have an ultrasound screening has become an issue in the Pennsylvania attorn ...
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 Streets Department’s 5th Annual Phi ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy support group helps caretakers work through their struggles
When Jean Kirkley lost her husband Roy to kidney failure, she found it hard to get out of bed in the morning. The pair of Germanto ...
14 years ago
Manayunk science shop aims to spark scientific creativity
Matt Kriebel, owner of Spectrum Scientifics on Main St., opened his Manayunk store in 2007 because of his passion for science and educati ...
14 years ago
Manayunk, Roxborough considers a co-op with help from Weavers Way
Organizers from Manayunk and Roxborough are considering the launch of a food co-op, with help from Weavers Way. As local ...
14 years ago
‘JAM’ out during Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is rich with musical interludes and during the month of April, the city’s jazz community will celebrate its history during ...
14 years ago
Dine Out Japan offers discounts at Japanese restaurants around the area
In celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Japan American Society of Philadelphia is highlighting Philadelphia’s restaurant sce ...
14 years ago
Delaware’s month-long, turkey-hunting season begins today
Never stalk a wild turkey. This is just one of just a few tips given to hunters participating in this year’s Delaware turkey hun ...
14 years ago
Plants chime in with an audio composition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
With the exception of Seymour, plants have very few talking roles, until now. The ...
14 years ago
Bid adieu to the dinosaurs during the Franklin Institute’s extended hours this weekend
The Franklin Institute’s popular exhibit is going the way of the dinosaurs. Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs is in its final ...
14 years ago
Thousands of banking jobs coming to Delaware
Banking jobs in Delaware got a big boost with the announcement from J.P. Morgan Chase that they will add 1,200 jobs to their operations i ...
14 years ago
Ultimate frisbee joins the ranks of Philadelphia’s professional sport’s teams
Philadelphia’s roster of pro-sports figures is already pretty full, but hey, there’s always room for more. And now, Philly fans will ...
14 years ago