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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Feria del Barrio Festival to return Sunday with food, music, crafts

Philadelphia’s Latino community is getting together this Sunday at ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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More beer: Yuengling to distribute in Ohio in October

The oldest brewer in the United States is set to expand its distribution into the Ohio market, according to the Associated Press. ...

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University of Pennsylvania ranks in top 10 among U.S. News and World Report best schools

A ranking of the nation’s universities by the U.S. News and World Report for 2012 shows the University of Pennsylvania being in the ...

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Let’s keep the Chelten Plaza negotiations in perspective

Twice a week since June, I’ve been protesting the development project under way on the site of the former Fresh Grocer at Chelten a ...

14 years ago

Stunt at Ocean City-Longport Bridge leads to charges

A prank at the Ocean City-Longport Bridge that led to a police water-rescue effort has led to charges for four men. ...

14 years ago

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