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Atlantic City casino revenue continues nearly three-year slump
A 6.5 percent revenue decline in July means Atlantic City casinos have almost three straight years of decline. Numbers released to ...
15 years ago
Ramsey talks overtime costs for increased police presence
Reporter Lizz Fiedler heard from Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey this afternoon about his role in the efforts to reduce teen mob attac ...
15 years ago
U.S. Sen. Toomey selected for debt “Super Committee”
A Pennsylvania Senator has been chosen for a major job in Washington. Tom MacDonald reports supporters and detractors are already out in ...
15 years ago
Promise Academy overhaul off the table for Pennell
Officials with Pennell Elementary said this week that the Philadelphia public school will still strive to function like a Promise Academy ...
15 years ago
Abington School Board amends policies to reflect anti-discrimination practices
The Abington School Board last night approved a motion to amend the district’s policies to incorporate the nondiscrimination policy ...
15 years ago
Still without contract, Neshaminy teachers rachet up pressure
The Neshaminy Federation of Teachers is entering its fourth working academic year without a contract. Union members, who voted to autho ...
15 years ago
Eat at Trolley Car Cafe and Diner this week, support Mount Airy teachers
Nicole Paulino needed a new stereo for her music class. Paulino, 29, of Center City, has been teaching music to students from kind ...
15 years ago
Chester County residents advised to take precautions during tonight’s mosquito sprays
Residents in West Chester and West Goshen should be a little cautious tonight when the Chester County Health Department sprays for mosqui ...
15 years ago
Challenge brewing to Camden’s business curfew
Camden’s City Council has voted to impose a curfew that would close businesses at 11 pm Sunday through Thursday, and by midnight Fr ...
15 years ago
Big Thursday Festival in Millsboro also runs Friday and Saturday
It’s called the Big Thursday Festival, but Thursday is just the beginning of the fun in Millsboro. Today (Thursday) at ...
15 years ago
City seeks variance extension at Youth Study Center in East Falls
Construction delays and a change in general contractor on the new site of the city’s Youth Study Center in West Philadelphia could ...
15 years ago
Corbett’s kayak trip leaves time for visit with tourism officials
Pa. Gov. Tom Cobrett is kayaking around parts of the state today, but he took a break this afternoon to meet with tourism officials in Tu ...
15 years ago
Gold’s sky-high prices good for Philadelphia pawn shops and those in need of quick cash
The debt ceiling political drama and Wall Street’s gyrations have driven up the price of precious metals. It’s good business ...
15 years ago
North Light interns celebrate productive summer of work
This summer, North Light Community Center gave 50 local students a valuable glimpse into the real world. From selling produce at a ...
15 years ago
Mastery students suspected in flashmob attack surrender
Two of the minors suspected in the July 29 attack on a man on Fourth Street surrendered to police today after surveillance video helped p ...
15 years ago