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EPA finds link between fracking and groundwater contamination
Federal regulators have made a direct link between fracking and groundwater contamination. Fracking uses water and chemicals to remove na ...
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Paramedic reassignments cause stir in Philadelphia
The transfer of some 200 paramedics has their union and members of Philadelphia City Council upset. Firefighters Union head Willia ...
14 years ago
Pa. lawmakers, veterans’ advocates join forces to get more vets working
Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates for veterans met Thursday for a state Senate Democratic Policy Committee round-table discussion of h ...
14 years ago
YMCA Delaware hosts Black Achievers in Business and Industry Awards
The annual Black Achievers in Business and Industry Awards, a fundraiser for the YMCA Walnut Street program, will feature CNN’s Sol ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia planning big party for New Year’s
The city of Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops for its New Year’s Celebration. This year it again will include two firework ...
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Elementary school students hospitalized after classmate distributes sleep aid
CBS 3 is reporting that several children at a Kensington elementary school have been taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Child ...
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Small Pa. distillers a step closer to on-site sales
Folks who know how to distill their own small-batch spirits should already be happy, but the Pennsylvania State Senate just made them a l ...
14 years ago
Kensington home searched after dead dogs found in back yard
The Pennsylvania SPCA is searching a Philadelphia home after an unreported number of dead dogs were found in the back yard. ...
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Man found dead in Cedarbrook with several gunshot wounds
A man was murdered Wednesday night in the Cedarbrook section of the city, according to police. Officers responded to the 1200 bloc ...
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Germantown neighbors fortify opposition to Wissahickon Playground demolition
Despite a raging rainstorm, several dozen people gathered Wednesday night at Canaan Baptist Church on Pulaski Avenue to publicly oppose t ...
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Delaware “Operation Cookie Drop Off” enters final days
A volunteer effort to bring some of the comforts of home to military memb ...
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Chestnut Hill Community Association’s lower committees endorse 8200 Germantown Ave. project
At long last, it’s decision time for the Chestnut Hill Community Association on the 8200 Germantown Ave. proposals, as its co ...
14 years ago
Holiday events you may want to check out
Looking for some Christmas Cheer in the Mt. Airy or Chestnut Hill? Here are a few ideas: Dickens Christmas Party at M ...
14 years ago
PHA courts smaller buyers with second housing auction
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Housing Authority held its second property auction. This sale, meant to get homes the agency has held onto ...
14 years ago
Delaware House Minority Leader will not seek re-election, evaluates other options
The Republican Minority Leader in the state House of Representatives says he’s considering his political options for 2012, but will ...
14 years ago