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Burglary uptick in 39th; new captain promotes prevention
Captain Verdell Johnson, Commanding Officer of the 39th Police District in Philadelphia, has reported an increase in burglaries in his di ...
15 years ago
Public asset sales could put a dent in city’s debt
Soon, the city might sell off some public property — like the garage under Love Park — to deal with these tough fiscal times. ...
15 years ago
Delaware Board of Pardons votes 4-1 in favor of condemned killer’s clemency request
Just days before his scheduled execution, a man convicted of murdering his former girlfriend more than two decades ago gets a favorable d ...
15 years ago
Obama takes on Republican obstruction with recess appointments
On January 4, 2012, President Obama exercised his constitutional power under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution to make four ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia — A ‘city of firsts’ that feels little need to brag
The Convention and Visitors Bureau touts Philadelphia as “a city of firsts.” The Independ ...
15 years ago
This weekend, the University of Pennsylvania is hosting the PennApps hackathon, which ...
15 years ago