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Pa. hoax-kidnap mom to learn sentence in swindle
A suburban Philadelphia-area mother is being sentenced today for a fraud scheme that prompted her to stage a hoax kidnapping before fleei ...
14 years ago
New book focuses on Philadanco founder breaking ballet’s color barrier
Philadanco founder Joan Meyers Brown was among the first African American dancers to break the color barrier in ballet. She is the s ...
14 years ago
Remembering the tiger in Germantown
There it was…as clear as quartz in my mind’s eye, sitting on the corner of Pulaski and Rittenhouse, basking in the scent of gasoline, ...
14 years ago
Councilwoman Cindy Bass takes part in Iron Hill Brewery’s grand opening
Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass made her first public appearance as the Eighth District’s newest representative on Wednes ...
14 years ago
Heavy metal scholars to speak at the Spiral Bookcase
Before 2008, Bowling Green State University anthropology professor Jeremy Wallach says few people could refer to themselves as “heavy m ...
14 years ago
How far is too far for smoking prohibition?
Smokers may feel increasingly under attack these days. They could be denied employment in Pennsylvania, and they may soon find it even ha ...
14 years ago
Iron Hill Brewery opens in Chestnut Hill
The Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant opened in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday at 5 p.m. There was a ceremonial opening at 4 p.m. with the I ...
14 years ago
Day of Service organizers to focus on poverty and employment on MLK Day
The 17th annual Day of Service has been organized for Martin Luther King Day. On Monday, January 16, a record 85,000 people are expected ...
14 years ago