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Casey pushes to close Social Security loophole in Philly basement abuse case
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has unveiled legislation to close a loophole in the Social Security system. Casey wants to prevent a ...
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There’s a good chance you know someone who’s inactive and overweight. Why?
Philadelphia beats the national average of teens in grades 9-12 in rates of obesity and lack of exercise. Every one of those kids ha ...
14 years ago
U.S. begins Penn State investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is launching its investigation into the Penn State scandal. The federal inquiry will look into Pe ...
14 years ago
Police search for 7-Eleven robber in 14th District
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed a 7-Eleven customer after following him home earlier this ...
14 years ago
‘Boardwalk Empire’ author compares TV character to real-life Nucky Johnson
How well do TV characters stack up to the real-life people they portray? We may never know if the big screen Batman is an accurate portra ...
14 years ago
After Drexel student’s return, Philly’s International House still focused on Egypt
A Drexel University sophomore, who was arrested by police in Egypt, is back at home in the Philadelphia area. Gregory Porter of Glenside ...
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Overnight closures on 76 West begin tonight
Night owls be warned: overnight lane and ramp closures on 76 West will begin tonight. Through the end of the week between 10 p.m. ...
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Occupy Philadelphia protest diverges
The Occupy Philadelphia protest lingers in reduced numbers at Philadelphia City Hall, even though the group was ordered to vacate Sunday ...
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Man hit by car in West Oak Lane on Thanksgiving remains hospitalized
The 26-year-old man hit by a car in West Oak Lane on Thanksgiving remained hospitalized in critical condition, police said Monday. ...
14 years ago
14th Police District: Man strikes girlfriend with IPod
14th Police District in Philadelphia This list covers Nov. 17 – Nov. 23 ************ FEATURED O ...
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Phillies invite the public to paint the team’s Walnut Street Bridge mural
Phillies greats will overlook the Walnut Street Bridge by next summer, and there are two ways you can help. Starting Wednesday, fa ...
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Penn State holds student forums to discuss child sex abuse scandal
Penn State will hold student forums this week and next to discuss the university’s child sex abuse scandal. Forums have been ...
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Philadelphia City Council hears about school prayer
Philadelphia City Council held a hearing Monday to explore prayer in the public schools. Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell called for ...
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Delaware Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee holds final informational session
A panel that recently finished its preliminary report on the potential risks posed by rising sea levels will discuss its research today a ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia City Controlled Alan Butkovitz has some recommendations for the Planning Commission and Zoning Code Commission based on an a ...
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