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Nunery: Stay the course on Philly school reforms
The Philadelphia schools’ new acting superintendent says the school district intends to continue the reforms of ousted leader Arlen ...
14 years ago
Earthquake in Garden State: No Harm Done
Many people in New Jersey felt Tuesday’s earthquake, but it was not as bad as what was experienced in Virginia. New Jersey Departme ...
14 years ago
Now that Schools Superintendent of Philadelphia Arlene Ackerman is out, payment of private funds to her are in question. Pennsylvan ...
14 years ago
PennDot checks infrastructure for earthquake damage
Even though the scare from the earthquake is over in Pennsylvania, there is still work to do.PennDot’s Gene Blaum says they have cr ...
14 years ago
Local temple sustains slight earthquake damage
After the initial shock of an unexpected earthquake in the Philadelphia region, people are assessing the damage. A 210-year-old synagogue ...
14 years ago
Fumo corruption case rises and haunts us again
I haven’t thought about Vince Fumo and his extraordinary corruption trial in a while. The case r ...
14 years ago
Push to expand definition of child abuse
Pennsylvania lawmakers and child advocates are debating a proposal to expand the definition of child abuse. Doctors are required b ...
14 years ago
More than 100 kids get free back-to-school haircuts at annual Germantown Avenue event
The barbers and stylists at Philadelphia Hair Company weren’t scheduled to start giving free back-to-school haircuts until 10 a.m. ...
14 years ago
Corbett administration supports voter ID requirement
The Corbett administration has expressed support for a voter ID requirement opponents say could result in lower voter turnout. Sec ...
14 years ago
Public asked to limit 911 calls for emergencies only
There was a 5.8 earthquake in Virginia, which was felt in the Philadelphia region. Currently 911 is inundated with phone calls regarding ...
14 years ago
How the new zoning law will affect Chestnut Hill’s retail corridor
In Northwest Philadelphia, zoning overlays govern what kind of sign you can hang above your Manayunk boutique, what your corner store can ...
14 years ago
Imagine what Ackerman’s buyout could have bought for kids
Some numbers hit the public with the impact of, well, an earthquake. Like this one: $905,000. That’s nine hundred and f ...
14 years ago
Earthquake reactions along Main Street
Residents, workers and visitors of Manayunk’s Main Street were all abuzz after this afternoon’s earthquake in Virginia sent v ...
14 years ago
Planning for more dementia patients as boomers age
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 10 million baby boomers will suffer from the disease in coming years. To get ready, the ...
14 years ago
Gov. Corbett lauded for funding of agriculture fairs
As Pennsylvania Governor Corbett tours some of the state’s agriculture fairs, he’s being lauded for his decision to keep funding for ...
14 years ago