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Guide to GOP presidential candidates’ jobs plans
The GOP is talking j-o-b plans. Jobs plans are all the rage these days, and the 2012 GOP presidential candidates will need to have ...
14 years ago
With glass art, some like it hot
Jacqueline Mendelson began glass blowing while studying at Temple’s Tyler school in 1988. From that point on, Mendelson says she si ...
14 years ago
Men charged in theft scheme that spanned several Target stores
Two men have been charged with theft, conspiracy and other offenses for allegedly running a ring that printed fake UPC codes to rip off T ...
14 years ago
‘Dr. Steve’ pleads guilty in Gosnell abortion case
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams banked another guilty plea Thursday in the mounting case against Dr. Kermit Gosnell and his ...
14 years ago
Deaf illusionist to perform magic show at PSD on Friday
Sam Sandler isn’t your ordinary illusionist. Then again, the students he is performing for Friday night aren’t your ordinary ...
14 years ago
Opposing neighbors will rally tonight against at-risk housing planned for Ogontz
Neighbors living near 5701 Kemble Ave. have a rally planned tonight to oppose two at-risk housing plans for the property. The city ...
14 years ago
WHYY hosts parenting seminar on the challenges of discipline
This fall, WHYY is hosting a series of parenting seminars, moderated by behavioral health reporter Maiken Scott. Here are some highlight ...
14 years ago
Levering parents ‘devastated’ by school closing proposal
Parents at Levering Elementary in Roxborough are expressing disappointment and frustration following the School District of Philadelphia& ...
14 years ago
N.J. residents can expect Christie robo-calls for GOP candidates
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is keeping busy. He spent part of last night on a conference call with GOP candidates and party activists last n ...
14 years ago
Layoffs looming at Dover Air Force Base?
The Air Force is eliminating 9,000 positions in order to “align limited resources based on Air Forces priorities.” It ...
14 years ago
Reward offered for information on starved Delaware County dog as volunteers hunt for the perp
Delaware County is rallying around Curious George — an emaciated dog found Monday near Duffer’s Mill. A $1,000 reward ...
14 years ago
SEPTA will restore South Philly bus stops it consolidated for travel study
South Philadelphians, rejoice! The Route 47 bus stops SEPTA consolidated earlier this year in a travel time analysis will be restored. ...
14 years ago
Nine area hospitals share American Heart Association grant
Nine hospitals in the Philadelphia area will share $15 million in grants from the American Heart Association, ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia councilwoman wants city hearings on school closings
The School Reform Commission will hold public hearings on plans to close nine public schools in Philadelphia. A city councilwoman w ...
14 years ago
Are the days numbered for Philadelphia raccoons?
City Council has approved a bill to tackle Philadelphia’s raccoon problem. The Nutter administration is promising not to enfo ...
14 years ago