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Unionized janitors and others rally in Philadelphia ahead of contract expiration
With a contract for unionized janitors set to expire in days, organized labor rallied Wednesday in Philadelphia City Hall. ...
14 years ago
Speed-reading Dr. Seuss for charity in Philadelphia
First Book Philadelphia, a non-profit that distributes children’s books through schools and oth ...
14 years ago
Charlie Manuel apologies for unmet expectation
Way back in 2008, the Phillies won the World Series. Champagne was flowing, cars were overturned on Broad Street and Cottman and F ...
14 years ago
GQ’s October issue has love for Philadelphia neighborhoods
There’s more to this month’s GQ than the “Mano A Man” with Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio and the “25 ...
14 years ago
Plan to arm Atlantic City casino guards raises concerns
A proposal to arm security guards at Atlantic City casinos is picking up some support, but there are still some concerns. Trump En ...
14 years ago
Portestors demand jobs, not cuts, outside Fitzpatrick’s Langhorne office
It must be protest day in Pennsylvania. Despite the rain, occupiers remain at City Hall, some Philadelphia custodial workers will ...
14 years ago
Molasses used to clean up New Jersey contamination site
When you’ve got a mess on your hands, molasses probably isn’t your go-to home cleaner. But you’re not cleaning up heavy ...
14 years ago
UFO hunters gather in Philadelphia
People interested in UFOs will gather in Northeast Philadelphia for a conference this weekend, to discuss recent sightings and exchange i ...
14 years ago
New Jersey Democrats want to bring back the film tax credit
Democrats in New Jersey are looking to reinstate a tax credit Gov. Chris Christie vetoed last month. Sens. Loretta Weinberg (D-Ber ...
14 years ago
Rendell tells Occupy Philly protesters to go home and start voting
Some morsels from political junkies to the rest of us … I’m sure you don’t have the patience to watch every Repu ...
14 years ago
Environmental group awards Housing Authority for North Philly development
It’s not even built yet and a Philadelphia Housing Authority development is already winning awards. The LEED certified Norri ...
14 years ago
Delaware oil recycler cited for violations
A facility near Wilmington’s riverfront that recycles used oil is the subject of a cease-and-desist order. Delaware Na ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia ambulances still not gettting out quickly enough
A new report shows that ambulances in Philadelphia is still missing the mark on response times. Philadelphia City Controlle ...
14 years ago
Plymouth talks about banning lawn-parking
It’s illegal to park in your driveway in Philadelphia, though not typically enforced. In Plymouth, council is considering in ...
14 years ago
Opponents criticize proposed tougher Philadelphia curfew
A Philadelphia City Council Committee has approved modifying the curfew rules for minors. Jeffrey Nadel of the National You ...
14 years ago