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N.J. plan to privatize concessions at Liberty State Park causes waves
An environmental group is concerned about a proposal to privatize the concession and catering service at New Jersey’s Liberty State ...
14 years ago
Delaware’s wet weather leads to mosquito boom
Earthquake, hurricane, torrential rain, flooding and then … mosquitoes. Just when it seemed things were getting back to norm ...
14 years ago
Despite declining sales, Germantown street vendor says he has “the American dream”
Along the main streets of Germantown’s commercial district, eager merchants set up shop for a long day of bartering, surveillance a ...
14 years ago
Carl Lewis placed back on ballot for New Jersey state Senate race
A federal appeals court panel today has given former Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis the green light to continue his campaign for the st ...
14 years ago
Sussex County makes installing wind turbines easier
Homeowners will no longer need approval from the county Board of Adjustment to install a windmill on their property, just a building perm ...
14 years ago
NAACP focuses on Chester Upland School District’s struggles
State budget cuts are hurting the Chester Upland School District, NAACP officials said Tuesday. The district, which received $10 m ...
14 years ago
Historical Society’s Baseball Scavenger Hunt takes place Thursday
In love with baseball? Well, you might just enjoy a baseball scavenger hunt this Thursday at 6 p.m., presented by the Young Friends of Hi ...
14 years ago
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