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Backpack Program to help more hungry kids in Delaware
The Food Bank of Delaware is expanding a program that provides food for at-need children on weekends and holidays when school is not in s ...
15 years ago
Plans in the works for 23-story tower in Chinatown
The landscape in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia could be changing. ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra going to China in 2012
Next year, the Philadelphia Orchestra will seek new musical talent–and new compositions–in China. In an agreement with ...
15 years ago
Second suspect in fatal carjacking appears in court
The second suspect in a fatal Atlantic City carjacking appeared in court today, one day after turning himself into police. The Pre ...
15 years ago
New Jersey and Delaware to be first in line for No Child Left Behind waivers
Delaware and New Jersey are expected to be among the first to receive waivers to the “No Child Left Behind” law. The O ...
15 years ago
PATCO begins “wave and pay” trial run
Starting today PATCO Riders can start using a new type of smartcard by just waving it at the turnstile. For the first six months, ...
15 years ago
Jones: Philadelphia should prepare for a Washington jobs program
A Philadelphia City Councilman says the city should be a part of President Obama’s proposed jobs program. Councilman Curtis ...
15 years ago
New ways to see the city and eat, but it doesn’t come easy
Imagine eating a delicious salad made from ingredients collected in a back lot of North Philadelphia… It’s not a joke ...
15 years ago
SEPTA asking regional rail riders for input on new fare cards
SEPTA is hoping to award a contract for a new fare collection system soon. Before that, the transit agency is asking for input from ...
15 years ago
SugarHouse casino celebrates first year in Philadelphia
SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia is marking its one year anniversary with a block party and fireworks. Today casino leaders and po ...
15 years ago
Weather blamed for bringing down Cherry Hill utility pole
Today’s weather is said to be the cause of a utility poll that is down on Route 70 and Hampton Road in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. ...
15 years ago
Red Cross responds to house collapse on Cecil B. Moore Ave.
A spokesman for the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter says it is continuing to help 14 people after a home collapsed i ...
15 years ago
Falling satellite slows down, Earth strike delayed
You can come out from under your desks now, folks. A dead 6-ton satellite baffled NASA experts today by slowing its descent towar ...
15 years ago
Carl Lewis quits N.J. Senate race after court ruling
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis says he is giving up his legal fight to run for New Jersey state Senate, the AP reports. < ...
15 years ago