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Councilwoman’s move would fast-track Chelten Plaza plan

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Politics & Policy

Limits of federal regulation: Will government ever have enough money and personnel to regulate every food, toy, appliance, financial instrument, etc.?

There are constant demands on government for more regulation to insure the safety of food, toys, and many other products. Should the gov ...

15 years ago

Annual OutFest returns with ‘most interesting block party you have ever seen’

What’s rainbow-colored, pack with vendors and now features circus performances? OutFest ...

15 years ago

Street closures to be in effect for Columbus Day Parade in Philly

Several street closures are set to be in place by Sunday for the Columbus Day Parade in Philadelphia. The parade runs along South ...

15 years ago

College before high school: Students get opportunity to visit Camden County College

Some New Jersey students will get the chance to get a taste of the college life before earning their high school diploma. The ...

15 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic

Why I’m not crying about this

Sure, it hurts to lose, especially when your team can’t manage a single, measly run in nine innings. But here’s why I ...

15 years ago

$6.7 million energy contract approved by Owen J. Roberts School Board

In a move meant to save the Owen J. Roberts School District millions of dollars in utility costs over the next 20-years, the school board ...

15 years ago

Tangle of vegitation inhabits Drexel University science building

It might seem an unlikely sight, but a large string of vegetation growing on the wall of Drexel University’s new science building i ...

15 years ago

History of chocolate at the Betsy Ross House

The history of chocolate is an interesting story that is better told in the form of a demonstration. The Betsy Ross House is hosti ...

15 years ago

Bizarre theft: Owners report 50 foot bridge stolen from Western Pennsylvania

A business owner in New Castle, Pennsylvania says he was shocked to learn the company’s 50-foot bridge had been stolen. Acco ...

15 years ago

5 New Jersey cities in line for transitional aid

For the second year in a row, the City of Camden is slated to receive $61 million in transitional aid from New Jersey. ...

15 years ago

Trenton mayor lobbies in Washington for new police officers

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack is hoping to secure the funds to hire some of the 105 police officers laid off last month. The Times repor ...

15 years ago

Philadelphia Orchestra moves opening night to U of Penn. venue

The Philadelphia Orchestra has switched its opening night venue from the Kimmel Center to Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylv ...

15 years ago

Grant to boost youth initiative in Coatesville

A $125,000 grant will go a long way in helping the Coatesville community fight against illegal drugs. ...

15 years ago

Annual Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival returns today

Though the weather says otherwise, autumn is in full swing with the Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival today. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m ...

15 years ago

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