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History of chocolate at the Betsy Ross House

The history of chocolate is an interesting story that is better told in the form of a demonstration. The Betsy Ross House is hosti ...

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Bizarre theft: Owners report 50 foot bridge stolen from Western Pennsylvania

A business owner in New Castle, Pennsylvania says he was shocked to learn the company’s 50-foot bridge had been stolen. Acco ...

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5 New Jersey cities in line for transitional aid

For the second year in a row, the City of Camden is slated to receive $61 million in transitional aid from New Jersey. ...

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Trenton mayor lobbies in Washington for new police officers

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack is hoping to secure the funds to hire some of the 105 police officers laid off last month. The Times repor ...

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Philadelphia Orchestra moves opening night to U of Penn. venue

The Philadelphia Orchestra has switched its opening night venue from the Kimmel Center to Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylv ...

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Grant to boost youth initiative in Coatesville

A $125,000 grant will go a long way in helping the Coatesville community fight against illegal drugs. ...

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Annual Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival returns today

Though the weather says otherwise, autumn is in full swing with the Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival today. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m ...

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One year in the making: Race Street Connector open for business

This week marked the opening of the Race Street Connector, an area in Philadelphia that until now, remained a dark portion of Race Street ...

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Man rescued after car goes off bridge, into Schuylkill River

The driver of a car was rescued this morning after police say a car drove off a bridge and into the Schuylkill River in the area of Fairm ...

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The future of Pier 9: Study begins on waterfront property

A study is now underway to consider the future of Pier 9, located just south of the new Race Street Pier park in Philadelphia. ...

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Ramp up business: Chester officials hope new access to I-95 will help

It’s not often access ramps to the interstate can provide such great opportunities, but in Chester, two new ramps may end up sparki ...

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Occupy Philly, Day 3: March to Liberty Bell planned

Participants of Occupy Philly plan to march from City Hall to the Liberty Bell in Old City today on the group’s third day of protes ...

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Pickup slams into home in Northeast Philadelphia

What sounded like an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia this morning, turned out to be a pickup truck slamming into the front porch of a ...

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City closing Center City traffic lanes in test

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Pig Iron Theatre raises curtain on new school

One of Philadelphia’s most successful experimental theater companies has just become an institution. On Monday, Pig Iron Theatre wi ...

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