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NJ town mourns loss of marine killed in Afghanistan
The community of a New Jersey town is mourning the loss of a local hero, after Cpl. Nicholas Ott was killed while serving in Afghanistan. ...
14 years ago
Residents, business owners rally against bike lanes in Chinatown
Residents and business owners in Chinatown Friday held a rally under the neighborhood’s arch to send the city one very important me ...
14 years ago
Dutch Festival brings block party to Reading Terminal Market
Pennsylvania Dutch and block parties don’t really go together, but in Philly we love both, so why not join them? It’s ...
14 years ago
Help plan the Fall Festival, create an event or join one
Do you collect ancient artifacts, weird stuff or fascinating junk? Does your club joust, dance or sing? Is your avocation or vo ...
14 years ago
Rick Perry and the other Republican presidential candidates take the stage
Having invested two whole hours watching the Iowa Republican presidential debate, I feel obliged to come up with something that I’v ...
14 years ago
Both sides deploy numbers in tussle over Pa. liquor sales
The debate over whether Pennsylvania should sell off its liquor stores has lately been a war of numbers. One state lawmaker says t ...
14 years ago
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
14 years ago
Penn State prof says staff, not Legislature is too large
Republican leaders in Harrisburg are considering reducing the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature. But Beverly Cigler, a Penn Sta ...
14 years ago
N.J. long-distance drivers have the worst habits
A new study finds New Jersey drivers with long commutes are more likely to engage in unsafe behavior behind the wheel. The study b ...
14 years ago
Manayunk residents fight for Rector St. bus stop back
Sometimes even the best intentions have controversial consequences. Manayunk residents in the vicinity of Main and Rector streets ...
14 years ago
While the gridiron is hot: N.J. rules stress heat safety for student athletes
As high school football teams in New Jersey officially kick off their practice sessions Monday, new guidelines aim to prevent players fro ...
14 years ago
Arresting the spread of ‘bandit’ signs in Philadelphia
Some Philadelphia residents are tired of seeing telephone poles and fences plastered with “bandit” signs that advertise servi ...
14 years ago
Findings due Monday for school district’s test score investigation
Results are due Monday from the School District of Philadelphia’s investigation into its 2009 standardized test scores. The ...
14 years ago
Second Saturdays: A second chance to experience history
Historic Germantown launched a new initiative this summer called Second Saturdays. This program, started in May, is a way to give tourist ...
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