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DSU begins a series of 9/11 remembrance programs
Delaware State University is beginning a series of programs recognizing the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.&nbs ...
15 years ago
Ocean County added to FEMA’s list of New Jersey disaster areas
Ocean County has been added to the list of South Jersey counties that qualify for federal disaster relief for Hurricane Irene. Irene made ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia Catholic high schools making do without striking teachers
The Philadelphia Archdiocese’s 17 city and suburban high schools are open today but teachers are on strike. Mary Rochford, th ...
15 years ago
Bevilacqua’s Sept. 12 court appearance scrapped
An ailing, 88-year-old former Philadelphia cardinal won’t have to appear in court as scheduled Monday in a criminal priest-abuse ...
15 years ago
Second proposed Council map in the works
There could be two competing redistricting plans headed for a vote in Philadelphia City Council. Councilman Frank DiCicco says he ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia selected for second year of Code for America assistance
Philadelphia will continue as a Code for America partner, as the city announced today it has been tapped for a second year of assistance ...
15 years ago
WHYY Parenting Series tackles homework
Homework isn’t a word that just signals stress for kids. The parents feel it, too. The word alone makes parents and kids sigh. Thi ...
15 years ago
On patrol with Philadelphia town watch members
You’ve met the block captains. Not too long ago, NewsWorks introduced you to a handful of Philadelphia block captains who work tire ...
15 years ago
Former Flyers defenseman dies in Russian plane crash
Former Flyers player Brad McCrimmon died this morning in a plane crash in Russia. A jet carrying the Lokomotiv hockey team of the KHL cra ...
15 years ago
Local dealer selling rare letter from Abraham Lincoln
A Philadelphia-based dealer is selling a letter from former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln worth about $100,000. Something tells us no em ...
15 years ago
Federal judge keeps Lewis off New Jersey ballot; appeal expected
The latest ruling in Carl Lewis’ attempt to run for New Jersey Senate will keep his name off the ballot, but the Olympian already h ...
15 years ago
DuPont begins program to resolve Imprelis claims
DuPont has implemented a program to resolve claims that its product, Imprelis, damages trees. Complaints came in not long after Du ...
15 years ago
Opponents set to rally outside Marcellus Shale Coalition conference
With the Marcellus Shale Coalition officially in town, opponents have plans to be outside the conference at the Pennsylvania Convention C ...
15 years ago
Former Boston redevelopment leader will head Atlantic City’s tourism organization
The man who led redevelopment efforts in Boston, Hartford, Providence and Charlotte will now do the same in Atlantic City. The Cas ...
15 years ago
What does it take to get a sinkhole fixed in Philadelphia?
Here’s the way things should go when you spot a sinkhole on your street: Call the city, the city secures it, the city determines th ...
15 years ago