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Mt. Airy’s new business association could reinvigorate First Fridays
The new business association in Mt. Airy could reinvigorate First Fridays. That is one of the goals expressed by the Business ...
15 years ago
Thinking while drinking — ‘nerds’ continue science-themed bar nights
Science-loving Philadelphians of all kinds are taking advantage of a continuing education of sorts at a half-dozen science nights held at ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia suburbs try to detour highway sized billboards
A growing number of Philadelphia suburbs are facing off against a veteran outdoor advertising entrepreneur. They are battling to keep the ...
15 years ago
Would you break the law for better eggs?
These are not America’s Most Wanted criminals; in fact, the city of Philadelphia rarely even issues a ticket to one of these lawbre ...
15 years ago
More charges for Philadelphia lawyer accused of Ponzi scheme
Already charged with stealing $1 million from a New Jersey client, Philadelphia lawyer Michael Kwasnik is now charged with stealing more ...
15 years ago
Pa. lawmakers set out on long road to downsizing
A plan to shrink the ranks of lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House has advanced. Several lawmakers say shrinking the Legislature fr ...
15 years ago
Wilmington mayoral candidate ties return of foreign jobs to helping Delaware economy
Scott Spencer kicked off his run for the Wilmington’s Democratic mayoral nomination by tying in a national idea to bring over-seas jobs ...
15 years ago
President invites Chester Upland teacher to State of the Union address
A Philadelphia-area teacher will attend Tuesday night’s State of the Union address as a guest of President Obama. Elementary ...
15 years ago
N.J. Senate panel won’t rush review of high court nominees
Gov. Chris Christie is pushing for quick action on his latest nominees for the New Jersey Supreme Court. The chairman of the Senat ...
15 years ago
Governor Markell promises to visit Delaware’s Japanese sister-state
Governor Jack Markell promised a delegation from the Miyagi Prefecture in Northern Japan that he would visit there sometime after the Nov ...
15 years ago
Governor Markell promises to visit Delaware’s Japanese sister-state
Governor Jack Markell promised a delegation from the Miyagi Prefecture in Northern Japan that he would visit there sometime after the Nov ...
15 years ago
Design challenge seeks plans to renovate four Philadelphia rec centers
Philadelphia has four rec centers that could really use some extra TLC. So instead of slapping paint on them and calling it a day, the De ...
15 years ago
$15,000 settlement for man arrested outside of Whole Foods
Rather than spend time in court, the City of Philadelphia will pay Edward Coffin $15,000 for his wrongful arrest outside the South Street ...
15 years ago
Reward posted for Germantown Rite Aid robbery
Rite Aid and the Citizen’s Crime Commission are offering a $5,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and convictio ...
15 years ago
New executives, board members appointed at several area institutions
Seems there’s something in the water today. Brace yourself for the announcement of new directors, members and curators at not one, ...
15 years ago