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Popped’s plans punctured by heavy rains
This weekend in Philadelphia promises two competing music festivals, and a whole lot of rain. While the Philly F/M Festival featur ...
14 years ago
Reunited: American hikers spend first full day of freedom with family
Hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal spent their first full day of freedom yesterday with their families. The ...
14 years ago
Lawmaker says odds are good sports betting will come to N.J.
A New Jersey panel will meet Monday to hear testimony about the importance of authorizing sports wagering in the Garden State. Leg ...
14 years ago
Will report on MLK High School be the last word or start of new investigations?
Education advocates and government watchdogs in Philadelphia are calling for answers. Yesterday’s report from the Mayor’ ...
14 years ago
Series of lane closures planned on I-76, Market Street and Chestnut Street
A series of lane closures are planned for next week in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says lane closu ...
14 years ago
Carl Lewis ends quest for N.J. Senate seat
Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis has ended his bid for a state Senate seat in New Jersey. Lewis announced his decision Friday, ...
14 years ago
Library book sale loses home at Sellersville Armory, at least for this year
The Samuel Pierce Branch Library’s annual book sale has traditionally been held at the Sellersville Armory this weekend, but due to ...
14 years ago
Backpack Program to help more hungry kids in Delaware
The Food Bank of Delaware is expanding a program that provides food for at-need children on weekends and holidays when school is not in s ...
14 years ago
Plans in the works for 23-story tower in Chinatown
The landscape in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia could be changing. ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra going to China in 2012
Next year, the Philadelphia Orchestra will seek new musical talent–and new compositions–in China. In an agreement with ...
14 years ago
Second suspect in fatal carjacking appears in court
The second suspect in a fatal Atlantic City carjacking appeared in court today, one day after turning himself into police. The Pre ...
14 years ago
New Jersey and Delaware to be first in line for No Child Left Behind waivers
Delaware and New Jersey are expected to be among the first to receive waivers to the “No Child Left Behind” law. The O ...
14 years ago
PATCO begins “wave and pay” trial run
Starting today PATCO Riders can start using a new type of smartcard by just waving it at the turnstile. For the first six months, ...
14 years ago
Jones: Philadelphia should prepare for a Washington jobs program
A Philadelphia City Councilman says the city should be a part of President Obama’s proposed jobs program. Councilman Curtis ...
14 years ago