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N.J. Homeland Security chief unfazed by report of threat
New Jersey is stepping up security measures for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The state’s Homeland Security Director Ch ...
15 years ago
Catholic teachers plan negotiation talks Sunday and Monday
Catholic high school teachers resumed negotiations yesterday with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia education system and will continue talk ...
15 years ago
Southeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross closes all but one storm shelter
Just one storm shelter remains open under the Southeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross umbrella. Shelters that opened yesterday at Pott ...
15 years ago
N.J. Democrats stick with Carl Lewis as their candidate for state Senate
A hearing is scheduled Tuesday on the battle of Olympian Carl Lewis to get back on the ballot in New Jersey. A federal judge disqualifie ...
15 years ago
Irene caused 20 percent drop in Atlantic City casino revenues
In a near three-year slump, the Atlantic City casinos didn’t need the blow Hurricane Irene dealt. The storm forced the 11 fa ...
15 years ago
Honoring Philadelphia Police officers who helped at Ground Zero and served overseas
A 9/11 Remembrance Event with the Philadelphia Police Department today drew politicians, as well as officers who either assisted in New Y ...
15 years ago
Michael Swanwick – A sci-fi master who made Philly home
Roxborough-based author Michael Swanwick moved to Philadelphia in 1973 with a few dollars in his pocket, a friend’s couch to sleep ...
15 years ago
GOP candidate for Philadelphia mayor challenges Nutter to five debates
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, the traditional campaign season has arrived. The Republican candidate for Philadelphia mayor is cal ...
15 years ago
Nutter extends weekend curfew in Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia is extending the 9 p.m. weekend curfew in targeted areas. Mayor Michael Nutter says the decision was made ...
15 years ago
Nutter: Earlier curfew and parent fines still in effect
A change in weather doesn’t mean a change in curfew for Philadelphia’s youth. Mayor Michael Nutter reminded everyone t ...
15 years ago
‘Owl’s Eye’ maze comes back into focus at Chestnut Hill museum
Last week’s floods swept damaged some pretty old and solid buildings. So what chance did a whimsical piece of public art mad ...
15 years ago
Cumberland County uses grant to install license plate readers on sheriff cars
Three 6-inch cameras mounted to two Cumberland Coutny Sheriff’s Office cars can sign license plates of parked cars, passing cars an ...
15 years ago
A reporter’s memories from 9/11
While many of sat, eyes glued to the TV, watching the events of Sept. 11 unfold, Daily News reporter Chris Brennan and photograp ...
15 years ago
Ann Weaver Hart to step down as Temple University president
Five years after her arrival at Temple University, President Ann Weaver Hart says she’s stepping down to care for her ailing mother ...
15 years ago
Church founder statue gets shelter from storm with a little help from students
We’re not sure what Lutheran Church patriarch Henry Muhlenberg would think about the plastic ponchos his statue is currently sporti ...
15 years ago