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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 ...

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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. ...

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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey testifies before Congress

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey testified before Congress this morning as a witness before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism a ...

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Pennsylvania increasing efforts on spraying post-flooding mosquitoes

As if mosquitoes aren’t annoying enough in Pennsylvania, state officials are now warning residents of an increase in the population ...

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Salem by end of week

A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is scheduled to open in Salem County by the end of the week to help residents and entities get assist ...

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Bank of America layoffs may target Delaware-based operations

The Delaware-based credit card division of Bank of America may be one of the units affected by the bank’s plan to lay off a total o ...

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Archdiocese announces high schools will close during teacher strike

In a letter sent to parents today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced all of its high schools would close Wednesday due to the tea ...

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National Interest

Perry and the ‘howling nuts’

Given the prevailing vibes at the latest Republican presidential debate, staged last night in front of a lily-white tea-partying audience ...

14 years ago

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