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Iranian TV: Elkins Park native Josh Fattal sentenced to eight years in jail
Iran’s state television station is now reporting that Josh Fattal, who grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, and his friend Shane Ba ...
14 years ago
Stroke of genius: Oldenburg sculpture finds new home in Center City
A large paint brush type object, standing 51 feet in the air, complete with a six-foot paint glob has become Philadelphia’s latest ...
14 years ago
Verizon workers could return to work by Tuesday
Employees of Verizon Communications, Inc. who went on strike earlier this month could return to work by Tuesday. According to ...
14 years ago
2011 Philadelphia Folk Festival: Campers sprint for top spots video
The Philadelphia Folk Festival staged its annual camping site run on Thursday morning. This tradition requires tent campers to sprint wit ...
14 years ago
University of Penn Museum unveils new Sept. 11 exhibit
The University of Penn Museum is unveiling a new exhibit that opens Saturday in honor of the 10-year anniversary of the September 11th at ...
14 years ago
Unique history: NJ family 4 millionth to ride popular national park bus in Maine
It wasn’t a well-known, nationally celebrated milestone, but for one New Jersey family, being the 4 millionth to ride a popular nat ...
14 years ago
2nd ride accident reported at Wildwood
CBS 3 in Philadelphia reports an incident involving a ride at Wildwood sent a 13-year-old to the hospital and injured four others. ...
14 years ago
U.S. hikers sentenced to 8 years in Iran prison
CNN reports two U.S. hikers detained in Iran on espionage charges were sentenced to eight years in prison Saturday. Cheltenham Hig ...
14 years ago
Commission approves new places to purchase E-Z Pass
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is working to make its E-ZPass more available by adding it to the shelves of Walmart. Accordi ...
14 years ago
Neighborhood horses causing smelly problem in Southwest Philadelphia
If your neighbor asked you if it was okay to keep a horse in their backyard, what would you say? ...
14 years ago
Guard dog? How about a guard alligator: Police find 4-foot gator in PA home
You’ve probably seen the common “Beware of dog” signs posted outside of homes, but how about a sign warning you of guar ...
14 years ago
Spatula causes prison lockdown in Eastern Pennsylvania
It’s not often a commonly used kitchen tool causes so many problems, but from Thursday night into Friday, prison officials report a ...
14 years ago
I-95 reopens after chemical leak from truck Friday
Drivers Friday afternoon experienced delays along I-95 around Route 420 in both directions for a tanker leaking chemicals. ...
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Pottstown School Board takes next step to borrow $15 million
The Pottstown School Board is now one step closer in borrowing $15 million to renovate five elementary schools. According to ...
14 years ago
Best of the best: Geek Awards honor local greatest geeks
It wasn’t the Academy Awards or The Tony’s, but in Philadelphia Friday night, it was some of the biggest geeks who walked a l ...
14 years ago