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Recall that jazz: Ortlieb’s may reopen in Northern Liberties
One of Philadelphia’s legendary jazz clubs may be on its way back. Ortlieb’s JazzHaus in Northern Liberties closed last year
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13 years ago
Philly police ticket inattentive drivers, cyclists, pedestrians
The Philadelphia Transportation Authority’s “Give Respect, Get Respect” campaign is an effort to promote safety among d
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13 years ago
Former Daily News columnist Harry Gross discusses his life and career
Dave Davies spoke with departing Daily News columnist Harry Gross about his 30-year career giving financial advice in print and on the ra
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13 years ago
Pa. panel narrows down funding sources for roads, bridges
Gov. Tom Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission has voted on recommendations on ways to come up with $2.5 billion to
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13 years ago
Kids safer in car crashes with grandparent drivers, study finds
Children involved in car accidents while their grandparents were driving had half the risk of being injured as kids riding with their par
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13 years ago
Philly to get $5.5 million in U.S. grants
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey announced today that Pennsylvania organizations have secured $8.6 million in federal grant money. Philadelphia instit
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13 years ago
City contractor gets money for nothin
So how do three different city of Philadelphia departments pay a million bucks for work never performed over a four-year period and someh
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13 years ago
Computer firm charged with bilking Philly of $1.2 million
A New Jersey-based computer contractor is accused of ripping off the city of Philadelphia by billing for more than a million dollars wort
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13 years ago
‘Jersey Shore’ gang having positive effect on N.J. image–really
A new poll on Americans’ perceptions of the New Jersey Shore shows MTV’s Snooki and friends are having a positive effect on t
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13 years ago
Revisiting mandatory recycling
Once the hobby of a small number of environmentalists, recycling is now a multi-billion dollar industry. This series, produced in conce
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13 years ago
Casino regulators seize money from underage Borgata gamblers
The Associated Press — New Jersey casino regulators have seized more than $2,600 from 29 suspected underage gamblers at t
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13 years ago