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Charles Chaput is new Archbishop of Philadelphia
The Denver Archbishop is coming to Philadelphia to lead the region’s Catholics.
Pope Benedict has named Archbishop Charles
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13 years ago
Borders will close the rest of its stores
Most Philadelphia-area Borders stores were spared when the book retailer filed for Chapter 11 early this year. The Center City location g
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13 years ago
Sussex County residents have until 4:30 p.m. today to submit their suggestions on how new County Council districts should be drawn for th
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13 years ago
Controversial Delaware state climatologist steps down
University of Delaware professor David Legates has stepped down as State Climatologist in a flurry of speculation.
But Legates say
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13 years ago
Rigali’s replacement to be officially announced, Vick supports dogfighting legislation in D.C.
Good morning, Feeders! We’ll have full coverage today of Cardinal Justin Rigali̵
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13 years ago
Taking it to the streets in West Oak Lane
At about 11 a.m. on Saturday a parade made its way to the closed off street in front of the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in West Oak
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13 years ago
Evaluations, advice surround Philadelphia’s new archbishop
At 10 a.m., the official announcement will come that Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput will take over in Philadelphia with Cardina
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13 years ago
Your water bill just went up. Here’s why
Water rates go up 5.9 percent beginning this month in Philadelphia. The August bill will reflect the higher charges.
The new
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13 years ago
Delaware’s climatologist, known as climate change skeptic, steps down
As promised, David R. Legates has stepped down from his role as Delaware’s climatologist.
Known for his view that people don
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13 years ago
Neshaminy teachers reject Pa. district’s offer in minutes
Teachers at a suburban Philadelphia school district walked out of a contract negotiation session after just minutes, the AP reports. The
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13 years ago
Pope accepts Philadelphia archbishop’s retirement, names replacement
Update: The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests responded today to the appointment of Chaput as Philadelphia
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13 years ago
Pa.’s wind turbines killed 10,000 bats last year
State officials say wind turbines in Pennsylvania killed about 10,000 bats last year. As the state strives to get 18 percent of its energ
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13 years ago
Queen Lane Apartments will come down soon
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is moving forward with long-anticipated plans to demolish the Queen Lane Apartments in Germantown and
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13 years ago
Ten ways to volunteer in Northwest Philadelphia
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make us happy. Like the satisfaction of making someone’s day with a kind comment, or lending a
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13 years ago
Wissahickon Barber Shop celebrates 100 years
Just after 9 a.m. on a recent summer morning, Joe Lester drives up to the Wissahickon Barber Shop, as he has for over 15 years. He wants
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13 years ago