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Real-life disease trackers are on the job
The movie “Contagion” uses award-winning actors to portray the disease trackers and vaccine planners who help health official ...
14 years ago
Prohibition left lasting mark on national identity
The Prohibition era of the 1920s left an indelible mark in American history. It has affected everything from industry to politics to immi ...
14 years ago
‘Superfast’ muscles help bats land their dinner
Bats are the only flying vertebrates that use echo-location to find their prey. To do that, they emit a sound called the terminal buzz. U ...
14 years ago
Mayor Nutter approves of Chelten Plaza
Even Mayor Michael Nutter has weighed in on Chelten Plaza, in a letter presented to the Zoning Board of Adjustment yesterday in support o ...
14 years ago
Two Mt. Airy organizations win $60,000 grant
Mayor Nutter announced new grants to help small businesses and commercial corridor development. Mt. Airy USA and the Mt. Airy Busi ...
14 years ago
Christie, Santorum, and a Republican newcomer
Three items about Republicans from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, beginning with Chris Christie, the most eligible bachelor now eyed by GOP ...
14 years ago
Pa. probe uncovers ‘lavish’ group home spending
Pennsylvania is combing through spending records for a state program that helps people with intellectual disabilities live more independe ...
14 years ago
Beetles keep hemlock tree attackers at bay
A U.S. Forest Service survey shows hemlock trees are still abundant despite an insect infestation that has decimated the trees in some ar ...
14 years ago