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Manayunk Neighborhood Council approves two development proposals near Main St.
In a deft display of civic cooperation, members of the Manayunk Neighborhood Council signaled support to several different proposals taki ...
14 years ago
198th District Candidate Rosita Youngblood: ‘People know that I’m fair’
It’s a miserable day outside and state Rep. Rosita Youngblood doesn’t seem eager to canvass the streets of the 198th Legislat ...
14 years ago
Accuser returns to the stand to testify in priest-abuse trial
The emotional and explosive testimony has resumed at a clergy abuse trial under way in Philadelphia. A 30-year-old former Marine ...
14 years ago
Annual protest in favor of women priests hits Philadelphia
Women who want to be Catholic priests held their annual protest outside Holy Thursday services in Philadelphia. The protesters cam ...
14 years ago
Phillies Rally Trolley in Center City to promote season opener
The Phillies have been playing all week, but this afternoon’s game against the Pirates officially marks Opening Day. And it ...
14 years ago
Have you wondered why umpires stand out on a hot field to take abuse, day after day? It’s pretty simple, if you love the game. Ther ...
14 years ago
DRPA could sell naming rights to PATCO stations
The Delaware River Port Authority is considering selling naming rights to its PATCO Hi-Speedline commuter rail stations. Officials ...
14 years ago
Kenney defends Twitter contract, says it costs less than a communications employee
So about that $28,800 Twitter contract Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenney has. He’s got an explanation. ...
14 years ago
Lessons from teachers — Delving into the impact of music
Johnny Oliver has no doubt about the best unit that he’s taught – and is still teaching – at Freire Charter School. It ...
14 years ago
Baha’i faith at home in Mt. Airy
The Baha’i Faith is one of the youngest and fastest-growing world religions. It has grown so qu ...
14 years ago
Delaware Governor talks about Fisker’s future
Governor Jack Markell says he was surprised by the timing but not necessarily the details of Fisker’s announcement this week that t ...
14 years ago
It’s not a good sign for the Republican party when a longstanding loyalist like Rich Galen bangs his own party.Galen is the Zelig o ...
14 years ago
Effort to make Delaware gun buyback permanent
Last year’s gun buyback pilot program in Wilmington was overwhelmed by the number of people turning in weapons that one state lawma ...
14 years ago
Gloucester Township cop faces dismissal, drug charges after being arrested in uniform
The Gloucester Township police officer arrested while on duty this week faces multiple drug charges and dismissal. Thomas Eden Jr. ...
14 years ago
Chinese delegation visits Philadelphia as part of crash course in philanthropy
Good news: The dramatic rise of China’s market economy has driven many newly rich people to give away money for the public good. ...
14 years ago