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Early report says Oyster Creek pump failure killed 1,800 fish
When an outside power failure shut down a cooling pump at Oyster Creek last week, the nuclear plant stopped mixing cool water with the wa ...
14 years ago
Poll finds improvement in Corbett’s approval rating
Slow and stead, Tom. A new poll finds Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett’s approval ratings have increased for the first time since he too ...
14 years ago
Committee of Seventy blasts City Council for redistricting approach
City Council will hold a public redistricting hearing Aug. 16 to allow people to weigh in on Philadelphia’s remapping. It ...
14 years ago
District will weigh in on blogging teacher, jellyfish return to the Shore
Good morning, Feeders! Today could be the last time you see Natalie Munroe’s name in the headlines. Her school district is holding ...
14 years ago
Christie set to sign preservation bills in Hillsborough
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will be in Hillsborough today to sign some land and natural resource preservation bills. He’ll be a ...
14 years ago
Participants graduate today from Delaware program that expands access to the internet
A graduation celebration is being held today for Delawareans who took part in Neighborhood Networks, a program designed to address what ...
14 years ago
Roxborough neighbors unite at National Night Out
“America’s Night Out” isn’t just for adults. Seated behind a black laptop at Gorgas Park in Roxborough, Simon Bro ...
14 years ago
Legislator wants gaming board to study cases of kids left in casino parking lot
In the last year and half, 10 people have left their kids in the car at the Parx Casino while they went inside to gamble. State Re ...
14 years ago
Helping children of migrant workers in Delaware
About 100 students of migrant workers are taking part in day or night classes designed to help them improve reading and math scores and t ...
14 years ago
Markell to announce details of economic development trip
Del. Gov. Jack Markell this afternoon will announce some details of his upcoming economic development trip. Markell and Economic D ...
14 years ago
Frivolous calls contribute to rise in EMT response times
A recent report finds that Philadelphia EMT response times are up. One reason, officials say, is an increase in frivolous, non-emergency ...
14 years ago
Dream homes become nightmare when Delaware River rages
Many people, drawn with the promise of “vacation-style living,” buy homes along the Delaware River. But that lifestyle comes ...
14 years ago
Woman sets Appalachian Trial fastest-hike record
A woman says she has set the unofficial record for the fastest hike of the entire 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail. Jennifer Pharr Dav ...
14 years ago
4 from Phillies minor league team hurt in accident
Police say four members of the Williamsport Crosscutters, a Short-Season Class A team affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, suffered ...
14 years ago
Rudnick and Foster file to challenge Cindy Bass in Eighth District Council race
Two residents of Northwest Philadelphia have filed petitions to appear on the ballot in the Eighth District City Council race. This could ...
14 years ago