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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 ...
15 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 ...
15 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 ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago
Cereal maker says cultural group’s logo is too similar to Froot Loops mascot
What do Froot Loops and the Maya Archaeology Initiative have in common? The Kellogg’s cereal and the California-based Mayan ...
15 years ago
Tremors shake Germantown Avenue and beyond, but don’t cause much concern
When it came to Germantown Avenue, some people felt this afternoon’s earthquake while others didn’t. At Rothe Florists ...
15 years ago
‘Sky’ breaking at AI duPont Hospital for children in Delaware
Hospital leaders gave their spin on the traditional groundbreaking ceremony by hosting a “sky-breaking” this morning at the W ...
15 years ago
Call for Probe into N.J. School Lunch Program
New Jersey lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a state-run school lunch program. School districts are required to veri ...
15 years ago
Delaware workers stream into streets after feeling earthquake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia has been felt in Delaware. In downtown Wilmington, the streets were filled with pe ...
15 years ago
Philly felt the quake, did you? Share your story
We thought maybe it was just us who felt the ground shake around us. Consider us humbled. ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Folk Festival Sunday photos
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Bridgeton resident replaces Magazzu as Cumberland County freeholder
Bridgeton resident Charlie Thomas will replace Lou Magazzu as Cumberland County freeholder following the latter’s resignation earli ...
15 years ago
Honkala gets Georgian’s support for Philadelphia Sheriff candidacy
Cheri Honkala is running for Sheriff in Philadelphia, and though the race hasn’t garnered much attention locally, she’s got a ...
15 years ago
Police seek help solving three robberies at same 7-Eleven
The 7-Eleven convenience store located at 7720 Ogontz Ave. in Cedarbrook was robbed three times between April 21 and May 14, and Philadel ...
15 years ago
Princeton plans to keep freshman away from Greek life
Beginning in fall 2012, Princeton University will prohibit the rushing and recruitment of freshmen in fraternities and sororities. ...
15 years ago