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Chelten Plaza grand opening greets Germantown grocery shoppers
After months of protracted controversy, the $14 million shopping plaza at the corner of West Chelten and Pulaski Avenues will be official ...
14 years ago
In apology over shortage, J&J on first-name basis with consumers
Shortages of o.b. tampons this year have led women to stockpile them. Now, Johnson & Johnson, fac ...
14 years ago
Doo-wop trailblazer and Germantown native Bobby Banks reflects on his career
Hip-hop blasts from car radios and storefronts as Germantown’s business district comes to life. But inside Walt’s Barber Sho ...
14 years ago
Charlotte’s Web tops our list of family-friendly events
Before pitching the multitude of holiday weekend ideas, I’ll share the latest hit with our family. I highly recommend that you ta ...
14 years ago
Inbound Lincoln Drive will be closed Saturday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lincoln Drive between Wissahickon Avenue and Ridge Avenue will be closed temporarily on Saturday, December 10, for road mainten ...
14 years ago
Roxborough’s toad detour documentary premieres Saturday
The toads of Roxborough are ready for their close-up. On Saturday, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will host the publi ...
14 years ago
Despite recession and high gas prices, why do Americans still love their gas-guzzling SUVs?
Is there another country in the world as fond of gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks as the good old U.S.A.? They ...
14 years ago
Plan advances to move N.J. school elections to November
A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would allow school elections in New Jersey to be moved to November. The ...
14 years ago
Pa. reviewing means to help distressed cities
Pennsylvania lawmakers are discovering more reasons why the state of cities across the commonwealth is so dire. Discussions are un ...
14 years ago