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Corbett orders Pennsylvania flags lowered for fallen firefighters
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett Friday ordered all U.S. and state flags at the Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff for National Firefighters ...
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Movie about Immaculata basketball team debuts in Center City tonight
Originally set for release in 2008, a movie about the Immaculata University women’s basketball team will debut in Center City ...
14 years ago
Renovated Allentown museum reopens with dazzling new space
Construction of newly expanded galleries is nearly complete, and the Allentown Art Museum will open to the public Sunday. The down ...
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Philadelphia mulls barring asbestos inspectors from doing removal work
In Philadelphia, the company hired to inspect asbestos removal can be the same firm hired to do the work. City Councilman J ...
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Cameras poised to catch toll cheats on Garden State Parkway
Starting Monday, a video surveillance system will be in place to catch toll cheats who zip through the exact change lanes without paying ...
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Experts say deer collision prevention tactics not always effective
If you live in Pennsylvania, statistics are fairly high right now that you’ll hit a deer with your car. Why? It’s mati ...
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After gear is removed, Trenton protest continues
New Jersey State Police ordered the removal of tents and supplies a small group of protesters in Trenton had accumulated during their rou ...
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Sources say NBA has approved the Sixers sale
It looks like the Sixers are getting a new owner, but it’ll be a least month before the team plays. ...
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At Furness High, a tough choice looms
Horace Furness High School saved Felly Velicia, so the District’s pending decision about whether to close the school couldn’t ...
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Philadelphia to expand ethics rules to include same-sex partners
Philadelphia is expected to approve expanded ethics rules that would extend expectations to same-sex partners of city employees. ...
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Entertainers, politicians, historic killer nominated to New Jersey Hall of Fame
A lot of famous people hail from New Jersey. Alan Alda, Dizzy Gillespie, Thomas Paine and Richard Stockton have all called the Garden Sta ...
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Struggles with library funding not just in Philadelphia
This weekend library advocates in Philadelphia are kicking off a campaign called Leaders For Readers United. The Friends of ...
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Students compile legal guide spelling out civil consequences of criminal pleas
Three area students are helping public defenders do their jobs in Pennsylvania. They’ve created a new resource–a quick guide ...
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PECO incurs $45 million in Irene costs
Property owners aren’t the only ones staring at Hurricane Irene bills. Those wires that fell in your neighborhood are costin ...
14 years ago
Sounds of the city: blind historic actor gives a tour of Independence Mall
It’s not often we’ll tell you the best way check out one of our web stories is by closing your eyes. But in this case, you ...
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