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Agency names Pa. worst state for toxic power plant emissions
The Philadelphia Business Journal is reporting that the Environmental Integrity Project has named Pennsylvania the worst state in the nat ...
14 years ago
Zoning Code Commission report gets initial approval
A long-awaited re-write of Philadelphia’s outdated zoning code got an initial approval today following a public hearing in a City C ...
14 years ago
The Northwest Raiders win 13-8, advance to Pop Warner National Championship game
The Northwest Raiders advanced to the 2011 Pop Warner National Championship finals with a 13-8 victory over the Pfafftown (NC) Packers on ...
14 years ago
30 years of treating AIDS: An interview with HIV physician Dr. Kathleen Squires
Our two-part report on the fight to slow HIV begins with a look back 30 years. Health reporter Taunya English spoke with HIV physi ...
14 years ago
Online shopping threatens N.J. tax coffers
With more people doing their holiday shopping on the web, New Jersey’s tax coffers are taking a hit. John Holub is President of the ...
14 years ago
Which of the proposed new 76ers mascots gets your vote?
Following the much-vaunted departure of Hip Hop, the Philadelphia 76ers are giving fans a c ...
14 years ago
Soul singer Howard Tate 1939-2011
A great Philadelphia soul singer died over the weekend. Howard Tate was somewhat obscure, but revered amongst aficionados, and sta ...
14 years ago
West Oak Lane/Stenton water-main break repaired
Philadelphia Water Department crews have restored service to nearly 50 properties on Forrest Avenue that were left dry when a water main ...
14 years ago
Residents, artists gather to discuss the meaning of work
Compulsory. Unethical. Character building. These were some of the terms used to describe work by the 45 community members who p ...
14 years ago
Delaware launches History Trail linking 36 sites
A History Trail has been created to allow visitors and Delawareans to experience part of what made Delaware “The First State.” ...
14 years ago
Sandusky jailed after he is unable to pay bail
[UPDATE] Jerry Sandusky has been taken to a Pennsylvania county jail after being unable to post $250,000 bail in cash. The fo ...
14 years ago
DA Williams says he won’t try to get death penalty for Mumia Abu-Jamal
Philadelphia’s District Attorney has decided not to fight to re-impose the death penalty against Mumia Abu Jamal. It means th ...
14 years ago
The latest cuts affect the company’s sales force and were not included in recent restructuring announcements that trimmed 3,500 res ...
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Liberals love ‘It’s Always Sunny’
Entertainment Weekly reports that FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” made the list of favorite TV show ...
14 years ago
Top six holiday events in Germantown and West Oak Lane this month
Looking for some Christmas Cheer in the Germantown or West Oak Lane area? Here are a few ideas: Holiday Open House at Hist ...
14 years ago