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Philadelphia Catholic high school teachers back at work, classes open Tuesday
Classes officially will begin Tuesday for students in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s high schools. A new three year teachersR ...
15 years ago
Notorious convicted killer Thomas Capano found dead in Delaware prison cell
Thomas Capano, a once-prominent Delaware attorney who was convicted of killing his mistress after a dramatic trial more than 12 years ago ...
15 years ago
Delaware convicted murderer found dead in prison cell
Tom Capano has been in solitary confinement in a Delaware state prison since 1997, but was found dead today in his cell. Capano, a ...
15 years ago
Rehearing Tuesday for Carl Lewis’ ballot appearance
It’s back to court for Carl Lewis, who won’t have any trouble making a case for residency there. The U.S. Cou ...
15 years ago
Parents group cancels rally after Catholic teachers approve contract deal
Tonight’s planned rally by Catholic Parents Respond has been called off, now that the Association of Catholic Teachers and the Arch ...
15 years ago
Restaurant Week gets doughy as Krispy Kreme jumps in on the deal
Krispy Kreme is adding its signature glaze to Center City Restaurant Week. It’s week two of the deal that lets hungry diners ...
15 years ago
Penn includes emergency preparedness plan with release of annual Clery Act report
The University of Pennsylvania’s Clery Act report went public Thursday, detailing the last three years of crime on campus. W ...
15 years ago
Opening arguments in brothers’ human trafficking trial
Two Ukrainian brothers are on trial in Philadelphia, charged with luring desperate villagers to the United States and enslaving them on ...
15 years ago
Rail service considered between Boyertown and Pottstown
Pottstown will host a roundtable discussion next month to move forward on talks that aim to bring passenger rail service between the boro ...
15 years ago
Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park reject contract offer
Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park voted last night to reject a contract offer, highlighting three main sticking points. Voting ...
15 years ago
30th Street Station project aims to create more hospitable public space
There’s a lot to see when you emerge from 30th Street Station. Cars, taxis, construction and lots of people crowd the island betwee ...
15 years ago
Pennsylvania House GOP corruption trial could last eight weeks
The judge in a state corruption case against people connected to the Pennsylvania state House Republicans says the trial could last eigh ...
15 years ago
Archie to resign from School Reform Commission: Nutter to announce new appointees
In another shake-up for the School District of Philadelphia, Robert Archie has decided to resign from his roles as chairman and member of ...
15 years ago
City Hall not for sale – but when is it OK to take the money?
A few weeks ago, Mayor Nutter publicly condoned a plan for the School Reform Commission to buy out Arlene Ackerman’s contract partl ...
15 years ago