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On Market St., merchants sniff a whiff of holiday green
It’s been a partly sunny holiday shopping season for retailers. On a walk down Market Street in Philadelphia, offices ...
13 years ago
New gas leak detection guidelines would increase monitoring during winter months
New gas leak detection guidelines adopted by Pennsylvania utility authorities will increase monitoring for a leak during the winter month ...
13 years ago
OMG! Pa. texting law will erase Philly cell-phone ban
A state law banning texting while driving actually might put cell phones back into the hands of Philadelphia drivers in a few months. &nb ...
13 years ago
Genetic clues to high blood pressure in African Americans
African Americans develop high blood pressure more often and at earlier ages than white Americans. About 31 percent of all U.S. ad ...
13 years ago
Tax breaks proposed for areas around idled refineries
A new state bid to create more tax-break zones could help revive three struggling Philadelphia-area refineries. Keystone Opportunity Zone ...
13 years ago
Civic, nonprofit organizations offer several Christmas tree recycling locations in Philly
Christmas only just came to a close, but many are already wondering where and, in some cases, how they’ll get rid of their tree. ...
13 years ago
Messy claim: $1 million may not be enough to pay claims in Pa. Turnpike tanker spill
In many ways, the mess from a November tanker spill on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is still being cleaned up and it appears it is becoming ...
13 years ago
New Jersey homeless shelter receives $160,000 grant
A Vineland homeless shelter that normally gives so much to its community, will now get a gift of its own, courtesy of state and federal g ...
13 years ago
City readies new focal point for Mummers’ performances
The Mummers are racing to finish their final rehearsals and preparations for their annual parade. The city has temporarily closed s ...
13 years ago
Plaque installed at Camden County College to recognize All-American athletes
A total of 38 All-American athletes have come from Camden County College, and now, the school has taken the next steps to recognize those ...
13 years ago
A botch that will live in infamy
At first glance, Newt Gingrich’s failure to qualify for the Virginia Republican primary seems like a minor story, an inside-basebal ...
13 years ago
Tonight marks first night of Kwanzaa
Tonight marks the first night of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration honoring the African-American culture and heritage. In Philadelp ...
13 years ago
Atlantic County gets $10K in federal recreational trails grant
Several projects in New Jersey will end 2011 on a high note after nearly $1.3 million in federal recreational trails grants was allocated ...
13 years ago