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The Philadelphia Science Festival offers 10 days of interactive events
The second annual Philadelphia Science Festival returns with 10-days of interactive events. The ...
14 years ago
Tax-time errors to avoid and video tips from the IRS
The deadline to file a tax return is April 17, and the IRS has a few tips on what not to do. Death and taxes: no matter how you m ...
14 years ago
Commercial weather companies are on the rise nationally, and locally
The privatization of weather forecasting could make mainstream media forecasts obsolete, or even possibly, more accurate. < ...
14 years ago
PHILADANCO performs The Philadelphia Connection, honors Gamble & Huff
PHILADANCO kicks off its spring programming with a tribute to Gamble & Huff. As part of the season-long celebration of Kimmel ...
14 years ago
Photo series brings attention to global food waste and starvation
In the photo series, One Third, Austrian photographer Klaus Pichler, brings attention to the widespread waste of food in the face of glob ...
14 years ago
E-Z Pass spanning the eastern seaboard, a possibility
If the organization that oversees E-Z Pass gets their way, stopping for tolls on I-95 will be nothing but a memory. Acco ...
14 years ago
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