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Philly worker saluted for service beyond call of duty
A Philadelphia city employee is the first recipient of a new award for going above and beyond the call of duty. Carlton Wil ...
14 years ago
In wake of cheating claims, SRC appoints ‘testing integrity adviser’
Standardized-test cheaters, beware. There’s a new sheriff in town. The Philadelphia School Reform Commission has appointed f ...
14 years ago
N.J. closer to approving hand-held gaming devices
Gambling could soon get more convenient at New Jersey casinos. Legislation approved yesterday by an Assembly committee would allow ...
14 years ago
The 2012 West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival has been canceled
Tuesday’s announcement that the 2012 West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival was canceled came as a major surprise to Sonya Akines, ...
14 years ago
Corbett heads to France and Germany for trade mission
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett is spending Spring Break abroad. While college students party it up amid palm trees, Corbett will lead a trad ...
14 years ago
Will Chevy Volt decision make impact on Fisker of Delaware?
The decision by General Motors to suspend production of the Chevy Volt may seem like a bump in the road to an electric-car future. ...
14 years ago
Protesters call on Philadelphia sheriff to stop sale of foreclosed properties
Housing activists staged a protest Tuesday during the Philadelphia sheriff’s sale of foreclosed properties, calling for a halt of s ...
14 years ago
Report: OARC won’t host West Oak Lane Jazz Festival
CBS3 is reporting the Ogontz Avenu ...
14 years ago
Goat Hollow Tavern to re-open In Mt. Airy under new ownership
Mt. Airy will soon have another dining spot in its midst. Neil Campbell, current co-owner of the ...
14 years ago
Del. man sentenced to 2 years for campaign finance scheme
Delaware businessman who pleaded guilty in an illegal campaign finance scheme involving candidates for state and federal office is abou ...
14 years ago
Bathroom under construction at the Mt. Airy Arts Garage
This photo was tweeted by Mt. Airy Arts Garage on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ...
14 years ago
Former Temple president named School District’s ‘testing integrity advisor’
Former Temple University President David Adamany has been appointed the School District of Philadelphia’s “testing integrity ...
14 years ago
Delaware businessman sentenced to 2 years in prison on campaign finance charges
A politically-connected Delaware liquor distributor will spend two years in prison after pleading guilty to making illegal campaign contr ...
14 years ago
Jodi Picoult’s novels of life, death and medical quandaries
As author of 18 novels including many that attain the No. 1 slot on the New York Times Bestseller list, Jodi Picoult is often thought of ...
14 years ago