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Trayvon Martin’s death mirrors ‘If You Come Softly’
This year, in 7th grade, my son read a book for school. The book was, “If You Come Softly” by Jaqueline Woodson. ...
14 years ago
Unitarian Society of Germantown hosts all faiths seder
On April 7, the Unitarian Society of Germantown (USG), at 6511 Lincoln Drive, will host its annual Passov ...
14 years ago
A free “Books Aloud” event will be held at 6: p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library. ...
14 years ago
City taking applications for Commission on Parks and Recreation seats
Here’s your chance to work for the City of Philadelphia and not get paid. OK, it is an unpaid gig, but a very inter ...
14 years ago
Should N.J. enact a smoking ban on parks and beaches?
A coalition of anti-smoking groups is urging lawmakers in New Jersey to enact a statewide ban on smoking at parks and beaches. For ...
14 years ago
Teens can get hands-on practice using an IPad at the “Smart Boards and Beyond” event at the Free Library’s West Oak Lan ...
14 years ago
Dreaming of a Mega-Millions jackpot, or keeping your feet on the ground?
Mega-Millions fever has people dreaming of a big win, even though their amazingly remote chances decrease with each ticket sold. Are you ...
14 years ago
Poll: Most N.J. residents support secret surveillance of Muslims
A new poll finds most New Jersey residents support the secret monitoring of Muslim groups by the New York Police Department, though that ...
14 years ago
I’m currently in mini-vacation mode – the score yesterday in balmy Bradenton, Florida was Twins 11, Pirates 6; the ...
14 years ago
With Spring in the air, Philly prepares to crack down on unregistered sidewalk cafes
Temperatures lately might tell a different story, but it is Spring. Things will warm up soon enough, and Philadelphia is ready f ...
14 years ago
Weekend Road Warrior outlook: Don’t be an April fool stuck in traffic.
As far as I can tell, SEPTA’s Regional Rail schedule change isn’t an April fool’s prank. But if you fail to check their ...
14 years ago
Medford officials steamed over Christie’s comment about tax vote
Members of the all-Republican township council in Medford are furious that Gov. Chris Christie is telling voters to “call their bl ...
14 years ago
Anti-viral resistant flu found in Delaware
A one year old child from New Castle County was diagnosed with a strain of the flu that was resistant to antiviral-medication earlier thi ...
14 years ago
Boys to Bosses fundraiser offer networking opportunities, entertainment tonight
The Boys to Bosses Summer Camp will host a fundraising drive from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday. In the face of high unemployment, < ...
14 years ago
Details of proposed Philadelphia youth court explained, white nose syndrome found in Delaware
Happy Friday, Feeders! Tom MacDonald will have the full story on yesterday’s City Council proposal for a Philadelphia youth ...
14 years ago