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Pre-storm cleaning kept Philly sewers clear
Kelly, Lincoln and Martin Luther King drives in Philadelphia experienced some water overflows during Hurricane Irene, officials said, but ...
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Venice Lofts residents on standby after being evacuated
Residents of Venice Lofts on Venice Island in Manayunk are still waiting to get back into their apartments off of Leverington Avenue.&nbs ...
14 years ago
Germantown H.S Promise Academy’s Back-To-School Block Party draws a crowd
Margaret Mullen-Bavwidinsi looked forward to hosting a successful Back to School Block Party at Germantown High School’s Promise Ac ...
14 years ago
Trenton rail station still submerged, halting Amtrak service
Floodwaters caused by Hurricane Irene are posing problems for commuters trying to get in and out of New Jersey’s capital city. They ...
14 years ago
Wissahickon Creek video: When a flood can be beautiful
Let us pause and appreciate the beauty of Hurricane Irene. Although the Wissahickon filled up and turned a greenish-brown color the water ...
14 years ago
Union boss unhappy with Christie’s call for state employees to work Monday
Chris Christie encouraged those who didn’t have to be in work today to stay home as New Jersey recovers from Hurricane Irene. ...
14 years ago
Waste, abuse and some good ideas for Philadelphia schools – More Ackermania
We aren’t going to beat the Arlene Ackerman horse forever, but I must note three valuable contributions to the public discourse on ...
14 years ago
Some Pennsylvanians may be without power for a week
The state Public Utility Commission reported late Monday afternoon that about 385,400 Pennsylvania homes remained without electricity. I ...
14 years ago
PennDOT released update road closure list
PennDOT has released an update list of road closures for Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. As of 4 p.m., all counties exc ...
14 years ago
Philly airport mostly back to normal, but some travelers face booking backlogs
Flights into and out of Philadelphia International Airport were running mostly as scheduled as of Monday afternoon. Major carriers said t ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia mayor thanks residents for pitching in before and after Irene
The mayor of Philadelphia says there are plenty of thank-you’s to go around for surviving the storm. Mayor Michael Nut ...
14 years ago
Here’s how Irene brought out the best in people
If you’d like to get a glimpse into what a hurricane did to the mind of at least one Philadelphian, here’s a weekend Tweet an ...
14 years ago
‘No major erosion’ on N.J. beaches
Hurricane Irene took a chunk out of New Jersey’s beaches, but officials say they will be ready to host Labor Day weekend crowds. ...
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Hurricane gunman found dead in Bucks
In case you missed it, the search for an armed gunman in Bucks County this weekend ended with the police discovery of his body around 3:4 ...
14 years ago
Hamilton opens evacuation center for Great Egg Harbor River flooding
Another evacuation center has opened in South Jersey to accommodate those affected by post-Irene flooding. Hamilton Township is us ...
14 years ago