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Philadelphia trying to convince pedestrians to take the long way around City Hall
The construction around Philadelphia City Hall is causing some problems. City officials are trying convince pedestrians to take a s ...
14 years ago
Parking kiosks don’t make mention of meter-feeding grace periods
Every now and then, the Philadelphia Parking Authority eases up. Like on Wednesdays after 5 p.m., and every Saturday after 11 a.m. ...
14 years ago
Oak Lane job fair draws more than 150 people seeking employment
On Thursday, droves of people made their way to the first-ever community job fair at True United Church on Old York Road. The Oak Lane ev ...
14 years ago
$500 reward for the return of Civil War statue head in Bridgeton
The reward is now up to $500 for the return of the head of Bridgeton’s Civil War monument. The statue in Bridgeton City Park ...
14 years ago
Delaware State Police collecting food for Food Bank of Delaware
The Delaware State Police are hosting a community-wide food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware through Dec. 19. Col ...
14 years ago
DuPont to pay $725,000 in Chambers Works plant settlement
DuPont Co. will pay a $725,000 fine in its settlement with the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection for violations at the company& ...
14 years ago
I’m in New York this weekend for a peculiar rite of the state’s political elite – the Pennsylvania Society Weekend. It& ...
14 years ago
Penn students become philanthropists, school district faces nursing cuts
Good morning, Feeders, and happy Friday! We’ve got two transit-related stories for you today. Emma Jacobs will hear from fol ...
14 years ago
Guy asks Justin Bieber to prom on YouTube
Glassboro High School is hoping Justin Bieber can make it to the school’s prom, and one student is doing everything he can to make ...
14 years ago
Poll shows Pennsylvanians support Paterno’s firing
A new poll shows Pennsylvanians support the firing of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno following child sex abuse allegatio ...
14 years ago
Chelten Plaza grand opening greets Germantown grocery shoppers
After months of protracted controversy, the $14 million shopping plaza at the corner of West Chelten and Pulaski Avenues will be official ...
14 years ago
In apology over shortage, J&J on first-name basis with consumers
Shortages of o.b. tampons this year have led women to stockpile them. Now, Johnson & Johnson, fac ...
14 years ago
Doo-wop trailblazer and Germantown native Bobby Banks reflects on his career
Hip-hop blasts from car radios and storefronts as Germantown’s business district comes to life. But inside Walt’s Barber Sho ...
14 years ago
Charlotte’s Web tops our list of family-friendly events
Before pitching the multitude of holiday weekend ideas, I’ll share the latest hit with our family. I highly recommend that you ta ...
14 years ago