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No decision yet on SEPTA’s smart card fare contract

SEPTA has not yet awarded a contract for its smart card fare system, and three companies await word on their bids. Now 18 months b ...

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Delaware counselors assisting cancer patients, subject of Delco miracle heads to Rome

Good morning, Feeders, and happy Friday. There’s plenty happening this week, but first, let’s wrap up the week. A Dela ...

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Amid financial woes, Harrisburg cancels holiday parade

Santa won’t be visiting Harrisburg this year. Not in the public venue, at least. The big guy, his reindeer and other holiday ...

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Henry Rollins – portrait of a renaissance rocker

Henry Rollins gets around. He’s sung lead for rock bands, acted in movies, hosted radio shows,  and written books. And ...

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Atlantic City police officers resume casino garage patrols until court weighs in

The court may not have decided yet who has authority over the Atlantic City police patrols, but a judge has something to say in the meant ...

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Pa. unemployment up in Sept., payrolls down

Some not so great news this morning: Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose for a fourth straight month in September while payrolls ...

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Newly created Pa. drug, alcohol agency on hold

The Corbett administration says unexpectedly high costs to set up the newly created Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is preventin ...

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Chance of a ghost at Philadelphia museums

For the first time, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology is allowing ...

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Roxborough High makes strides towards a more engaged, less violent school community

Long-time staffers at Roxborough High say the school is finally on the right track. For years, the Ridge Avenue school struggled t ...

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Roxborough businesses try to pick up pieces after fire

Chris Wilson of Graham’s Pub in Roxborough awoke early Monday morning to a warning signal from his restaurant’s surveillance ...

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In the 8th, Rudnick presses on with his long-shot campaign

Rudnick, 57, knows he’s a long-shot to win the Eighth District seat. Independent candidates in ...

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Volunteers sought for Mayfair Memorial Playground rebuilding

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Reiker’s serving meats and other popular items in Fox Chase since 1972

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Manayunk Bridge turns viaduct park, Zoning reform moves, Peale portrait sells and his early gallery, Christmas Village moves

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