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Get a first-hand look at the story of Philadelphia through the eyes of artist and illustrator Michele Melcher in her show at The Little A ...
14 years ago
Amputee advocates applaud new Delaware law
Delaware is now the 20th state to make it easier for patients who need prosthetics to afford them. Gov. Jack Markell signed legisl ...
14 years ago
Survey the mobile technology and review the latest technology gear as the Philadelphia PowerBook User Group meets from noon to 3 p.m. at ...
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West Philly arts center wins $50,000 face-lift
The weather may have wavered from rainstorms to sunshine, but volunteers continued their painting and hammering to complete renovations ...
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Google’s plan to buy Motorola Mobility includes Horsham offices
Google has plans for a major acquisition–the largest in its history. The Internet giant intends to purchase Motorola Mobilit ...
14 years ago
Promise Academy teachers not exempt from layoffs
Layoffs of 174 Promise Academy teachers can go forward, according to an agreement between the School District of Philadelphia and the Phi ...
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Fighting terrorism smarter, explained on Fresh Air
It was on September 11, 2007, that a team of U.S. special operations forces descended from helicopters into a dusty camp at an Iraqi vill ...
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Delaware County using curfews as one way to prevent crime
“A new 9 p.m. weekend curfew implemented in Center City and parts of University City and West Philadelphia led to 50 arrests Friday ...
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Specter not optimistic about progress from ‘super committee’
The longest serving U.S. senator in Pennsylvania’s history isn’t impressed with the “super committee” assigned to ...
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Dream boats: Armada crafted from salvage to sail the Schuylkill
When they first came to town, they landed in the middle of Center City, setting up a makeshift dry dock on a vacant lot on Broad Street. ...
14 years ago
Highlights magazine published Upper Pittsgrove girl’s poem
You may have passed third grade like Rachel Seykot, but have you published a poem? Now a fifth-grader, the Upper Pittsgrove, N.J., ...
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In recent political debates, patients have often been dubbed “consumers” or “empowered patients” but health polic ...
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At the Phillies game: Kalas statue, orchestra performance
Tonight’s a big night for the Phillies, assuming the rain holds out. Before the Phils take to the field against the Diamondbacks, t ...
14 years ago
City Year leads Philadelphia programs tapped for AmeriCorps funding
More than $4 million in AmeriCorps grants will go toward city programs, and City Year ...
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Mosquito sprays in Montgomery County will control population
Sprays schedule this week in Montgomery County will control the adult mosquito populations in Upper and Lower Moreland. Three targ ...
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