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National Interest

“Everyone and no one”

One year from now, assuming we don’t suffer another hanging chad crisis, we’ll know the tally of the ’12 presidential e ...

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Bevilacqua won’t have to testify in court

Retired Philadelphia Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua won’t testify at the abuse trial of Msgr. William Lynn; Frs. Charles Engelhardt, T ...

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Dave Davies: Off Mic

My moment on The Daily Show

This happened two Mondays ago, the day before the election, when I was too busy to pay much attention to it. But in a very funny bit you ...

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Arts & Entertainment

One former Santa says No No No to working before Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, the Jolly Old Elf has already been on the job for a few weeks. A few shopping malls brought in ...

14 years ago

Speak Easy

Rumored South Jersey university merger could drive away scholars and dollars

The rumored consolidation of Rowan University, Cooper University Hospital, The College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Rutgers-Camden cam ...

14 years ago

Vintage pop-up display at Little Apple this weekend

They met through the newspaper, literally.   Two years ago, Little Apple owner Molly Cygan-Rossettie had newspaper pages t ...

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What’s next for Occupy Philly and does pizza count as a vegetable?

Good morning, Feeders! Does pizza count as a vegetable, and could it ever? Coming up next week, Carolyn Beeler will look at federa ...

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School Reform Commission invites parents to community school closing meetings

Just in case there was any confusion about who’s invited to the School District of Philadelphia school closing meetings, parents an ...

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Cheltenham Township Commissioners honors Elkins Park held captive in Iran

After spending 26 months captive in Iran, Elkins Park native Josh Fattal was honored this week by Cheltenham Township. The Board o ...

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Occupy Philadelphia’s move across the street rebuffed

Occupy Philadelphia tried to make a move Thursday night, but was unsuccessful.  After a vote by the group’s general ass ...

14 years ago

SEPTA awards contract to modernize fare system

The public transit agency serving the Philadelphia area is getting a long-awaited upgrade to its fare-collection system. The South ...

14 years ago

Police investigate Syracuse basketball coach for child molestation

ESPN reported yest ...

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Mentorship program gets Philly teens running in this weekend’s marathon

This Sunday marks the annual Philadelphia Marathon. If you think you spot some really young runners this weekend, you’re right. ...

14 years ago

Speak Easy

The case for all insurance policies to cover maternity services

Pennsylvania does not require individual or small group insurance policies to cover maternity care. W ...

14 years ago

New Germantown CDC tries to “dream big” about neighborhood’s future

Nearly two dozen Germantowners met at the renovated Greene Street YMCA to “dream big” about the future of the commercial corr ...

14 years ago

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