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Walnut Lane Bridge repair project expected to begin in 2013; drivers should plan for 3.5-mile detour
In 1920, the Walnut Lane Bridge enthralled Christopher Morley, a Philadelphia journalist and man-about-town. In a column about a trip up ...
14 years ago
Rib-making Penguins fan will stop serving his food to the Flyers
The Flyers have been playing great in Pittsburgh. But all you superstitious fans will have to do some extra breath-holding and finger-cro ...
14 years ago
N.J. couple accused of stealing from Medford Township Army vet
A Medford Township, N.J., woman and her husband are charged with stealing from a retired Army sergeant in the woman’s care. ...
14 years ago
Ever hear of a Milliner? You could look it up in a dictionary or just watch our First Experience this week. Hat makers have b ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia film about slain Cambodian activist wins Peabody
The Peabody Award has been given to a Philadelphia filmmaker. The prestigious award for broadcasting journalism honored a low-budge ...
14 years ago
First Person checks in with John Carney over health care, a budget, and legislation he sponsored to streamli ...
14 years ago
Councilman fights against masked furry bandits in Philadelphia
The issue of raccoons walking the streets of Philadelphia is getting more attention now that their chief foe is City Council President. & ...
14 years ago
The face of Delaware grocery stores is changing for coupon clippers and impulse shoppers alike. With a new Whole Foods store openin ...
14 years ago
The University of Delaware is working on walkability plans with several communities, and the state now offers a checklist to help residen ...
14 years ago
Delaware Today Magazine turns 50
This year marks the 50th anniversary for Delaware Today Magazine. The magazine has chronicled many of Delaware’s most importa ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia and some other big cities may struggle to keep libraries open during tough economic times. Here in the First State the ...
14 years ago
Missing a bike? Maybe we can help.
Forget the Twitter cop. Philadelphia police are using YouTube to match stolen bikes with their rightful owners. So how do you get reunite ...
14 years ago
Second guilty plea, sentence in Delco sandwich theft
A second man has pleaded guilty to robbing a teenage boy of his sandwich last Fall in Delaware County. Rashawn Ameer Mallory, 21, ...
14 years ago
State legislatures: How small is too small?
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill Wednesday to reduce the size of the legislature, cutting 50 House seats and 12 Senate seats. ...
14 years ago
Germantown resident: ‘I do remember bulldozers digging up a few bodies’ at Potter’s Field site
Turnout was light at Thursday night’s Philadelphia Housing Authority meeting to discuss the future of the Queen Lane development pr ...
14 years ago