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Philly DA warns revelers against firing shots for New Year’s
Philadelphia law enforcement officials are reminding residents that New Year’s Eve is for Champagne and noisemakers, and not guns. ...
14 years ago
NW Playlist’s guide to New Year’s Eve
The Northwest Playlist Guide to New Year’s Eve With 2012 hours away, NewsWorks has compiled a list of parties and New Year’s Ev ...
14 years ago
Neither cold nor snow nor holiday breaks stop horses, caretakers and riders at stables in Andorra
As she shuttered the stable doors, Cynthia Turecki suggested that there is no holiday for horses. Pausing for a moment, Turecki ...
14 years ago
Former KYW Newsradio employee files lawsuit against owner
A former employee of KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against owner CBS Radio, alleging sexual harassment by men at the ...
14 years ago
Penn State gets first recruit to commit since Sandusky scandal broke
The first high school prospect has reaffirmed his commitment to Penn State since the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke in November. The ...
14 years ago
New Year’s Eve out—a delight, or a drudgery?
As we hit the end of a long string of holidays and parties from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, are you ready to throw in the ...
14 years ago
Free SEPTA trips for NHL Winter Classic fans on Broad Street Line
What better way to celebrate outdoor hockey with free transportation? SEPTA says it is offering Winter Classic fans a free trip on ...
14 years ago
Teen charged with fake hostage threat in New Jersey
A hostage threat where three hostages were reported to be kept in a motel room turned out to be a hoax, and has led to charges for one Ne ...
14 years ago
Philadelphian wins Sen. Williams ‘Oughta Be a Law’ contest
It’s not often a lawmaker gives voters the chance to propose a new law. Senator Anthony Williams challenged voters this year ...
14 years ago
Mothers In Charge motorcade takes anti-violence message across the city
Hundreds of family members and mothers of violent-crime victims gathered Thursday for a citywide motorcade sponsored by local anti-violen ...
14 years ago
People we admire, the Iowa caucuses, and rating the candidates
Frank Newport, editor in chief of the Gallup poll, discusses what Americans are thinking with Dave Heller. This weeks topics: As t ...
14 years ago
Nutter to take oath, then party
Mayor Michael Nutter will be sworn in to a second term of office Monday. And then he will celebrate the beginning of that second term at ...
14 years ago
Mummers a New Year’s tradition in Philadelphia
The Mummers make their annual strut up Broad Street today. Mummers Association president Bob Shannon said the mumming tradition, d ...
14 years ago
Suburban janitors rally for new contract
Janitors in suburban Philadelphia offices are holding a rally Saturday at noon to send a message that they need a contract. ...
14 years ago
Upper Darby Sears to close its doors
A landmark Delaware County Sears store is being closed as part of a nationwide trimming of stores by the retail chain. The ...
14 years ago