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Chanting about rights can be the wrong way to go
The Occupy Philadelphia protesters are a motley crew of motley views. Judging by their signs and chants, they do seem to agree on ...
14 years ago
What city was once known as ‘The Athens of America’?
This is the sixth in a series of essays on key phrases from Philadelphia’s history, being written for the Encyclopedia of Great ...
14 years ago
Passenger dies after car crashes into wall in Philadelphia
The passenger in a car died this morning when Philadelphia Police say the driver lost control and slammed into a wall. The acciden ...
14 years ago
Barkley’s advice to students: Listen to your elders
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Charles Barkley has one important piece of advice for students: listen to your elders. The NBA star ...
14 years ago
Walk the walk: Thousands take part in Philly, Bucks County Walk to Cure Diabetes
Nearly 10,000 people came together today for the Walk to Cure Diabetes at two locations in Pennsylvania. The 2011 event was held a ...
14 years ago
Police investigating death of newborn found on Philadelphia proch
Philadelphia Police are investigating the death of newborn who was found on the porch of a home on the 4900 block of North Marvine. ...
14 years ago
New life for old theatre: Lansdowne Theatre receives grant
Organizers behind a major renovation project say they want to see the marquee lit up again at the old Lansdowne Theatre. The histo ...
14 years ago
Train station project making progress in Coatesville
A project that will make the Coatesville train station the first in Chester County to be renovated is making progress. T ...
14 years ago
Motorcycle accident sends 2 pedestrians to hospital
A motorcycle accident in Newtonville, New Jersey last night ended up sending two pedestrians and the biker to the hospital. The ac ...
14 years ago
Cold wake-up call: Sunday morning offers temps in mid-30’s
The last remnants of summer are quickly disappearing. Residents in some parts of Pennsylvania woke up to frost this morning as temperatur ...
14 years ago
Express EZ Pass set to be installed at Walt Whitman Bridge
Paying to drive on the Walt Whitman Bridge will become easier, just not for some time. Express EZ Pass is set to be added to the b ...
14 years ago
Gloucester County Institute of Technology to hold Out of the Darkness walk
Gloucester County Institute of Technology plans to hold its Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk Sunday on its campus. The ...
14 years ago
Tougher laws: Animal advocates push for tougher laws on exotic animal ownership
Lawmakers are considering tougher restrictions on the ownership of exotic animals, according to a report from CBS 3. The news come ...
14 years ago
The ‘Wireman’ is back: Philly art gallery revives unique sculptures
A Center City art gallery is reviving the mystery surrounding Philadelphia’s “Wireman.” The unique wire-bound sc ...
14 years ago
Brief brake from baseball: Phillies’ pitcher part of Habitat for Humanity in Delaware
A Phillies pitcher is taking a brief break from baseball to build. Vance Worley wasn’t on the mound this week in Delaware, w ...
14 years ago