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Former Starr chef to take over old Franco’s spot in East Falls

A wooden plank with the address 4116 written in spray paint is the only marker for the soon-to-be opened Italian restaurant In Riva, whic ...

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Pa. wants its fair share of taxes from Internet sales

Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue is making itself clear when it comes to online retail and sales tax. Department officia ...

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Council approves contentious zoning changes, Who is Germantown?, blight of Divine Lorraine and on Knox Street, Delaware waterfront trail progress

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Security guard union wages mild protest at DRWC meeting, but says it will escalate if necessary

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Green Woods Charter switches gears, explores move to Domino Lane

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City Council amends Germantown overlay ahead of zoning reform

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Corbett-appointed panel looks at Pa. liquor sales

The Pennsylvania commission reviewing state services that could be handled better by the private sector will now consider state liquor sa ...

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Dave Davies: Off Mic

Others cover city financing for Philly papers; silence deafening on North Broad St.

I’m glad to see the city funding for the Inquirer and Daily News’ move to a new home is finally getting som ...

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N.J. lawmakers want cheerleaders included in head-injury monitoring

A Senate committee has advanced legislation requiring the New Jersey Education Department to include cheerleading in a training program t ...

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On abortion question, Siri search engine sputters

Abortion rights advocates are concerned that Siri, the iPhone’s new voice-activated personal assistant, can’t tell you anythi ...

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Delaware’s Historic Odessa welcomes first business

When you visit Odessa, it’s like you’re stepping back in time as you tour the historic village’s 18th and 19th century ...

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