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Coaches smooth transition home from the hospital

This fall, the federal government will cut Medicare payments to hospitals that have higher-than-expected readmission rates. Several medic ...

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Manayunk store mascot gets a new pal

Bryn Mawr Running Company is not only home to gear for the fleet footed.  For about two years, the store owner’s good natured ...

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Holy Cross counting on new prep school program to keep it open

Though it prevailed in its appeal to the Archidicese of Philadelphia’s Blue Ribbon Commission, ...

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Preliminary plans for Manayunk mural project move forward

Live. Work. Play. Paint? Last week, members of the Manayunk Neighborhood Council gave initial approval for a new mural project des ...

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Freeholders to vote on $23 million renovation for Camden County’s Cooper River Park

Visitors to Cooper River Park would have easier access to the popular waterway and more ways to enjoy its views under a $23 million propo ...

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‘Tuesday4Trayvon’ global blog campaign started in Philadelphia

Two weeks ago today, I asked a group of Philadelphia blogging Moms to spend a day with me online, posting our thoughts on the killing of ...

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Politics & Policy

Former governors think politics stink, differ on the solution

Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and former New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman gave differing views on how to fix the problems w ...

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Moonlight Movies To Return To Lovett Library

Mt. Airy USA (MAUSA) has announced that their second annual Moonlight Movies in Mt. Airy will be returning to Lovett Library Park Friday, ...

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Small-scale development company wins Preservation Alliance awards

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Dilworth House stands | Clarke wants another casino | Tower Place construction starts | Reading Viaduct as neighborhood park | ‘Barnes Totem’ install delayed

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‘Urbanized’ screening at PennDesign Thursday 4/12

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Onion Flats releases updated plans for former Rivage site

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