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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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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. ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 years ago
Game on: Sixers begin shortened NBA season in Portland
Last year, the Philadelphia 76ers opened the season with a 3-13 record, this year, the team will try to open the new season on a much bet ...
14 years ago
Charity and paradox in the aisles of Kmart
This has not been a holiday season designed to make one’s heart soar over the possibilities of the human spirit. Too much da ...
14 years ago
Upper Darby Fire causes extensive damage Christmas night, kills two cats
A fire in Upper Darby caused extensive damage to a home and took the lives of two cats on Christmas night. The ...
14 years ago
Parking problems: West Chester Borough Council approves residential parking permit
A petition signed by a group of West Chester residents who say county workers took up all of the parking on their block has led to the pa ...
14 years ago
Facade in ‘Boardwalk Empire’ cracking in Atlantic City
Atlantic City’s “Boardwalk Empire” appears to be cracking. The ...
14 years ago