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Landlords seek changes as mayor considers whether to sign lead paint bill in Philly
A vote could come this week in Philadelphia City Council that would require lead paint inspections each time an a new tenant moves into a ...
14 years ago
Chestnut Hill land use committee tables further action on Bowman plan until next week
A usual meeting of the Land Use, Planning and Zoning (LUPZ) committee of the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) normally has a h ...
14 years ago
Grace period ends for red-light camera at Broad and Vine; next camera will be in Southwest Philly
If you ran the red light this morning at Broad and Vine, you now have a ticket coming your way. The grace period had ended for the ...
14 years ago
Neighbors, supporters remain at odds over Kemble Park project
While some Ogontz residents continue to fight the city’s plan to bring supervised housing for two at-risk groups to the former Kemb ...
14 years ago
Art collection to award money, gallery placement to emerging artists
As of yesterday, the public can browse submissions for the West Collection of Contemporary Art, and by vote, can help an artist win $25,0 ...
14 years ago
Delaware pilot program to bypass insurance companies
In an effort to save costs on medical expenses, some Delaware lawmakers want to contract for services directly with doctors and other pro ...
14 years ago
Roxborough civic addresses new gym proposal, graffiti attacks and party houses
On Thursday night, over a dozen community members and businessmen gathered at Leverington Presbyterian Church for the December meeting of ...
14 years ago
Occupy says it is still strong in Philadelphia, blasts police
Occupy Philadelphia’s tent city is no longer stationed next to City Hall, but members of the group say they’re angry, and the ...
14 years ago
Rowan University on the Daily Beast’s ‘Druggiest Colleges in U.S.’ list
With 11,006 students, 16 on-campus drug arrests and a drug safety grade of C-, Rowan University has earned itself the No. 13 spot on the ...
14 years ago
Jocelyn Kirsch of Philly’s Bonnie and Clyde duo fired from job for identity theft concerns
Being convicted of and sentenced to jail for identity theft doesn’t make you a model candidate for a cashier job. Jocelyn Ki ...
14 years ago
N.J. National Guard commander resigns after acknowledging relationship with female subordinate
New Jersey’s National Guard commander announced his resignation plans as his relationship with a female subordinate is made public. ...
14 years ago
Woman charged for abandoning horse, SPCA considers adoption requests
Authorities have charged a Fairhill woman for abandoning a horse found roaming Sunday in Kensington. ...
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In the spirit of transparency, the U. S. Supreme Court should join the 21st century and allow TV cameras to air the impending oral argume ...
14 years ago
Woman fatally stabbed in West Oak Lane early Friday
There were no signs of police activity on the stretch of Ogontz Avenue nestled between the Ogontz Plaza and the Rock Church of God around ...
14 years ago
Monday night forum invites community to share ideas on the meaning of work
What does work mean to you? The “How We Fish” project invites the communit ...
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