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SEPTA asks riders to share ‘moving’ stories for Love Train contest
The idea of a Valentine’s date on SEPTA might not sound romantic, but for those who met and reconnected on their commute, it’ ...
14 years ago
Former School District official’s lawsuit claims Ackerman was behind no-bid contract
It’s been more than a year. Arlene Ackerman is long gone. But the saga that began with a no-bid contract for security camera instal ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra performs annual tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. at MLK High
Hundreds of people filled the Martin Luther King High School auditorium on Monday evening to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted b ...
14 years ago
Chester Upland School District holds funding rally, Nutter talks school security with SRC
Good morning, Feeders! Happy Tuesday, and happy first day back to work for those of you who had a three-day weekend. Tom MacDonald ...
14 years ago
Bike bill up for debate in State House
Bike enthusiast State Senator David Sokola’s bill to clarify Delaware’s rules of the road for cyclists is up for debate in th ...
14 years ago
“Nuisance business” shut down in Wilmington
Chinese food take out restaurant in Wilmington shut down as a “nuisance business.” After getting complaints abo ...
14 years ago
Pa., N.J., and Del. all get lower grades on charter school ranking
All three states in this region got lower grades in a report out Tuesday that ranks state charter-school laws across the country. ...
14 years ago
DeLorenzo’s, N.J. pizza institution, now closed
A legendary Trenton pizzeria has closed its doors. De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies, maker of thin-crusted pizza with plump tomatoes ...
14 years ago
Local newlyweds describe chaos aboard cruise ship
Pennsylvania newlyweds aboard the cruise ship that ran aground off the Italian coast described a chaotic scene of passenger panic and cru ...
14 years ago
Skee ball rolls on to Philly’s social sporting scene
It’s a busy happy hour at Buffalo Billiards in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood. The pool tables are full. So are t ...
14 years ago
Analysts expect Christie to focus on education in state address
Political analysts don’t expect many surprises when Governor Chris Christie delivers his state-of-the-state address to the New Jers ...
14 years ago
Delaware GOP announces 2012 candidates. Where’s Christine?
The Delaware Republican Party has announced a slate of statewide challengers to take on the Democratic incumbents in the November general ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy residents find time for Day of Service projects
The fresh scent of paint wafted through the hallways at Anna Blakiston Day School on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as 140 vo ...
14 years ago
Now back to our regularly scheduled lives?
The Martin Luther King Day of Service has come and gone. You’ve collected coats, painted school buildings, served meals at soup ...
14 years ago
Volunteers help to ‘restore the spirit’ at Germantown High
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Monday served as a call to action for public service throughout the country. In the No ...
14 years ago