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More than 100 kids get free back-to-school haircuts at annual Germantown Avenue event

The barbers and stylists at Philadelphia Hair Company weren’t scheduled to start giving free back-to-school haircuts until 10 a.m. ...

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Corbett administration supports voter ID requirement

The Corbett administration has expressed support for a voter ID requirement opponents say could result in lower voter turnout. Sec ...

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Public asked to limit 911 calls for emergencies only

There was a 5.8 earthquake in Virginia, which was felt in the Philadelphia region. Currently 911 is inundated with phone calls regarding ...

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How the new zoning law will affect Chestnut Hill’s retail corridor

In Northwest Philadelphia, zoning overlays govern what kind of sign you can hang above your Manayunk boutique, what your corner store can ...

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Imagine what Ackerman’s buyout could have bought for kids

Some numbers hit the public with the impact of, well, an earthquake. Like this one: $905,000. That’s nine hundred and f ...

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Earthquake reactions along Main Street

Residents, workers and visitors of Manayunk’s Main Street were all abuzz after this afternoon’s earthquake in Virginia sent v ...

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Planning for more dementia patients as boomers age

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 10 million baby boomers will suffer from the disease in coming years. To get ready, the ...

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Gov. Corbett lauded for funding of agriculture fairs

As Pennsylvania Governor Corbett tours some of the state’s agriculture fairs, he’s being lauded for his decision to keep funding for ...

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Cereal maker says cultural group’s logo is too similar to Froot Loops mascot

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Tremors shake Germantown Avenue and beyond, but don’t cause much concern

When it came to Germantown Avenue, some people felt this afternoon’s earthquake while others didn’t. At Rothe Florists ...

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‘Sky’ breaking at AI duPont Hospital for children in Delaware

Hospital leaders gave their spin on the traditional groundbreaking ceremony by hosting a “sky-breaking” this morning at the W ...

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Call for Probe into N.J. School Lunch Program

New Jersey lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a state-run school lunch program. School districts are required to veri ...

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Delaware workers stream into streets after feeling earthquake

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia has been felt in Delaware. In downtown Wilmington, the streets were filled with pe ...

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Philly felt the quake, did you? Share your story

We thought maybe it was just us who felt the ground shake around us. Consider us humbled. ...

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Philadelphia Folk Festival Sunday photos

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