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Thousands expected for ’12 Mummers Parade
A Philadelphia tradition continues Sunday as thousands are expected for the 2012 Mummers Parade. The parade, set to begin at 10 a. ...
13 years ago
250 nominations list down to several dozen for Rutgers president
The long list of nominations for the new Rutgers University president has been narrowed down to just several dozen. ...
13 years ago
Fire rips through Montco sanctuary dating back to 1904
A fire ripped through an old sanctuary dating back to 1904 early this morning in Hatfield Borough. ...
13 years ago
Tax reform is like the weather. Everyone talks about it, but no one does anything about it, though all agree that the U.S. tax system is ...
13 years ago
K’House: a new concept in urban living
Alex Hillman is the co-founder of Independents Hall, a shared office for tech-minded folks who might otherwise work from home. He ...
13 years ago
Another year, and Pennsylvania is still in the liquor business
Pennsylvanians have just celebrated another holiday season, buying their wine and spirits from state stores. That’s despite promise ...
13 years ago
Inaugural session of 2012 will be a short one for Pa. lawmakers
Pennsylvania’s Constitution requires legislators to convene on the first Tuesday of every January. This year, it will be a ...
13 years ago
N.J. Turnpike tolls rise average 50 percent
Starting New Year’s Day, it will be more expensive to travel on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Tolls are goi ...
13 years ago
‘Patchwork’ of Pa. indoor smoking exemptions targeted
Pennsylvanians trying to drop their cigarette habit can have a tough time staying away from smoke in bars. The state’s Clean ...
13 years ago
Black eyed peas are lucky legumes
What are you doing on New Years Eve? If you’re like a lot of people across Philadelphia, you’ll be cooking or eating black eyed peas. ...
13 years ago
Police commissioner troubled by Philadelphia’s murder rate
In 2011, Philadelphia’s homicide rate crept back up. At just over 300, the murder rate is the highest of the nation’s 1 ...
13 years ago
Texting to help teens quit smoking
Teenagers who want to quit smoking in 2012 have a new tool at their disposal: personal messages of encouragement and advice sent straight ...
13 years ago
New Delaware ShopRite owners believe Route 40 “is the new 202”
A year ago the owners of the Safeway Supermarket in the Governor Square Shopping Center in Bear announced they were leaving. Ernie ...
13 years ago
Winter Classic alumni game pushed back two hours due to weather conditions
The National Hockey League has announced it has pushed back the start time for the alumni game from 1 p.m. on Saturday to 3 p.m. due to w ...
13 years ago