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The LCB, Date Rape and assaults on democracy
With Philadelphia quietly plodding toward a far-reaching reform of its zoning code, we turn to the folks in Harrisburg for some excitemen ...
14 years ago
Pennsylvania commission serves to strengthen laws protecting kids
In the wake of the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State University, Pennsylvania lawmakers are creating a bipartisan commission to stren ...
14 years ago
Drexel is the nation’s most expensive college
College Grotto has released a list of the 100 most expensive schools, and Drexel University is sitting pretty right at the top. ...
14 years ago
Eagles honored for three community programs
If the Philadelphia Eagles have been a disappointment to fans on the field this season, maybe they can make up for it some by touting the ...
14 years ago
Father Judge High School will reopen Thursday morning after getting a clean review from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. ...
14 years ago
39th Police District: Where surveillance cameras and tapes get stolen
39th Police District in Philadelphia This list covers Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2011. November 25, 2011 3 ...
14 years ago
Celebrate Sabrina’s 10 years with a (French) toast
Sabrina’s, one of Philadelphia’s favorite brunch spots is turning 10 years old. To celebrate, they’re making it ea ...
14 years ago
Bald eagle population strong in N.J.
Thirty years after they were nearly extinct, bald eagles are making a comeback in New Jersey. Experts attribute this to a ban on th ...
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Agency names Pa. worst state for toxic power plant emissions
The Philadelphia Business Journal is reporting that the Environmental Integrity Project has named Pennsylvania the worst state in the nat ...
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Zoning Code Commission report gets initial approval
A long-awaited re-write of Philadelphia’s outdated zoning code got an initial approval today following a public hearing in a City C ...
14 years ago
The Northwest Raiders win 13-8, advance to Pop Warner National Championship game
The Northwest Raiders advanced to the 2011 Pop Warner National Championship finals with a 13-8 victory over the Pfafftown (NC) Packers on ...
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30 years of treating AIDS: An interview with HIV physician Dr. Kathleen Squires
Our two-part report on the fight to slow HIV begins with a look back 30 years. Health reporter Taunya English spoke with HIV physi ...
14 years ago
Online shopping threatens N.J. tax coffers
With more people doing their holiday shopping on the web, New Jersey’s tax coffers are taking a hit. John Holub is President of the ...
14 years ago
Which of the proposed new 76ers mascots gets your vote?
Following the much-vaunted departure of Hip Hop, the Philadelphia 76ers are giving fans a c ...
14 years ago