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West Oak Lane songwriter down but never out
Enduring a great deal of adversity in his life, West Oak Lane musician Horace Harrington is committed to inspiring others through music. ...
13 years ago
A look inside the new Phila U. dorms at the Falls Center
Philadelphia University’s newest dormitory, The Residences at Falls Center, are more than a semester old now, but the building has ...
13 years ago
Reaction to departure of Temple University President Ann Weaver Hart
It was a surprise to most of the Temple community when University President Ann Weaver Hart was announced this month as the only finalist ...
13 years ago
Photos: Saying goodbye to Whitney Houston
Those closest to Whitney Houston Saturday filled the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey to say one final goodbye to the 48-yea ...
13 years ago
Way back when, Philly didn’t even try to love you back
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation’s 1997 campaign, “The Place T ...
13 years ago
9 DRPA cops honored for heroism
I confess to seeking some counterprogramming this morning, having my fill of headlines and news coverage of Whitney Houston’s funer ...
13 years ago
The state of black arts in Philly
Our partners at WURD are convening some of Philadelphia’s brightest lights of African American arts and culture for a Black History ...
13 years ago
Free concert tonight at Kimmel Ctr
The Kimmel Center’s free concert series, “Live from the Plaza Stage,” co ...
13 years ago
Rehabbed Independence Hall clock tower to be unveiled Saturday
After spending almost two years in the dark, the Independence Hall clock tower will glow once again starting today. The refurbishe ...
13 years ago
After-school program aims to turn Germantown High students into foodies
When the dismissal bell rings at Germantown High School, many students leave for their homes or even an after-school job. Yet, som ...
13 years ago
Christie’s veto halts New Jersey marriage-equality effort
As promised, New Jersey Gov. vetoed on Friday the same-sex marriage bill passed by the Assembly a day earlier and the state Senate on Mon ...
13 years ago
An East Falls update on Al Schmidt’s office reforms and Cresson St. wall repairs
Tales of both city and street engaged the members of the East Falls Community Council this week. Al Schmidt, recently elected City ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia area churches to offer up prayers for unemployed
On Sunday, suburban Philadelphia congregations will offer up a prayer for the unemployed. According to organizer Cheryl Spaulding, ...
13 years ago
Gov. Christie, as promised, vetoes gay marriage bill
Governor Chris Christie on Friday evening vetoed a bill that would have allowed same-sex marriage in New Jersey. The ...
13 years ago