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Four giant tortoises seized from New Jersey home
The state Environmental Protection Department has seized four giant tortoises, one as large as 500 pounds, from a New Jersey home. ...
15 years ago
New Jersey man throws hot coffee at another
Be careful when taking too long to get either in or out of your car. Some impatient soul may just throw a cup of hot coffee at you. < ...
15 years ago
Plaque dedication set for fallen Philadelphia firefighter Wednesday
A plaque dedication for fallen firefighter Tracey Champion is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 11 a.m. at 63rd and Lancaster Avenue. ...
15 years ago
More beer: Yuengling to distribute in Ohio in October
The oldest brewer in the United States is set to expand its distribution into the Ohio market, according to the Associated Press. ...
15 years ago
University of Pennsylvania ranks in top 10 among U.S. News and World Report best schools
A ranking of the nation’s universities by the U.S. News and World Report for 2012 shows the University of Pennsylvania being in the ...
15 years ago
Let’s keep the Chelten Plaza negotiations in perspective
Twice a week since June, I’ve been protesting the development project under way on the site of the former Fresh Grocer at Chelten a ...
15 years ago
Stunt at Ocean City-Longport Bridge leads to charges
A prank at the Ocean City-Longport Bridge that led to a police water-rescue effort has led to charges for four men. ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey testifies before Congress
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Ramsey testified before Congress this morning as a witness before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism a ...
15 years ago
Pennsylvania increasing efforts on spraying post-flooding mosquitoes
As if mosquitoes aren’t annoying enough in Pennsylvania, state officials are now warning residents of an increase in the population ...
15 years ago
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Salem by end of week
A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is scheduled to open in Salem County by the end of the week to help residents and entities get assist ...
15 years ago
Bank of America layoffs may target Delaware-based operations
The Delaware-based credit card division of Bank of America may be one of the units affected by the bank’s plan to lay off a total o ...
15 years ago
Archdiocese announces high schools will close during teacher strike
In a letter sent to parents today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced all of its high schools would close Wednesday due to the tea ...
15 years ago
Given the prevailing vibes at the latest Republican presidential debate, staged last night in front of a lily-white tea-partying audience ...
15 years ago
Delaware steps up program to collect fines from red-light violators
Drivers who have been caught on camera going through a red light may be contacted by a collections agency if they are delinquent in payin ...
15 years ago
French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust co-founder Eleanor Morris dies at 92
Eleanor Morris, co-founder of the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, died Sunday at the age of 92, according to the trust ...
15 years ago