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New species of fish identified by Philly paleontologists
A new predatory fish from fossils found in the Arctic Circle of Canada has been discovered by a group of Philadelphia based researchers. ...
14 years ago
Storm-damaged Pa. counties eligible for FEMA aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Pennsylvanians in more than two dozen counties–including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Mon ...
14 years ago
Taxpayers send $12 million to lawyers in bonusgate probe
If you needed something to make you forget about the $950,000 taxpayer-funded buyout Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman got, mayb ...
14 years ago
2011 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant recipients to be announced Thursday
The Schuylkill River Heritage Area, Exelon Nuclear and the Philadelphia Water Department will announce the recipients of the 2011 Schuylk ...
14 years ago
Federal awards of $1 million given to Philadelphia-area organizations
Four Philadelphia organizations were awarded $1 million grants today to help aid start-ups. The ...
14 years ago
New Castle County, Delaware Police Chief to retire
New Castle County’s Police Chief is ending his career of more than 20 years with the police force. Colonel David McGow ...
14 years ago
New Jersey Governor: New curriculum standards in schools needed
Fresh off visiting a Cherry Hill, New Jersey elementary school today, Governor Chris Christie said he’s tired of seeing schools han ...
14 years ago
Feria del Barrio Festival to return Sunday with food, music, crafts
Philadelphia’s Latino community is getting together this Sunday at ...
14 years ago
Federal official hails Philly Navy Yard’s success in fostering business
Federal officials came to Philadelphia Tuesday to show their support for innovative entrepreneurs. Acting U.S. Commerce ...
14 years ago
Rudnick opens campaign office in the 8th
Independent City Council candidate Brian Rudnick recently opened his Eighth District campaign headquarters in the Mt. Airy section of Phi ...
14 years ago
Strike closes Catholic high schools in Philadelphia Archdiocese starting Wednesday
The striking Archdiocese of Philadelphia High School teachers have offered an olive branch to the church, but it appears the Archdiocese ...
14 years ago
City says ‘no thanks’ to obesity program because soda companies fund it; wasn’t always that way
Mayor Nutter has decided Philadelphia city health centers will not participate in an ...
14 years ago
Four giant tortoises seized from New Jersey home
The state Environmental Protection Department has seized four giant tortoises, one as large as 500 pounds, from a New Jersey home. ...
14 years ago
New Jersey man throws hot coffee at another
Be careful when taking too long to get either in or out of your car. Some impatient soul may just throw a cup of hot coffee at you. ...
14 years ago
Plaque dedication set for fallen Philadelphia firefighter Wednesday
A plaque dedication for fallen firefighter Tracey Champion is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 11 a.m. at 63rd and Lancaster Avenue. ...
14 years ago