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Newtown Athletic Club plans $12 million expansion
Work began last week on the Newtown Athletic Club, where a $12 million expansion plan calls for a larger fitness center, more sports prog ...
14 years ago
Direct action against Chelten Plaza
Some Germantown residents took action today against the controversial Chelten Plaza development at the corner of Chelten and Pulaski aven ...
14 years ago
NewsWorks receives support from a number of foundations and individuals. In the interest of transparency, here is a list of key su ...
14 years ago
Ex-Delaware pediatrician Bradley found guilty
Security was tight and the courtroom was packed as former pediatrician Earl Bradley appeared in court to learn the verdict from Superior ...
14 years ago
Stiffer penalties in effect for killing New Jersey police dogs
Schultz’s Law went into effect immediately Tuesday after N.J. Gov. Chris Christie signed it. Those found guilty of killing a ...
14 years ago
Cheltenham High School teachers part of hunger strike for Iran hikers
In honor of Cheltenham High School graduate Josh Fattal, teachers there are participating in a rolling hunger strike to help bring justic ...
14 years ago
Christie issues conditional veto of New Jersey adoption bill
A conditional veto of a bill that shakes up New Jersey’s adoption laws aims to strike a balance for the need of adoptees and their ...
14 years ago
The recipient of the Liberty Award this year will be U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. The award given annually by the Natio ...
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Philadelphia City Council votes to pass school tax
Though Philadelphia is still waiting on more funding from the state, City Council today voted 11 to 6 pass the city’s school tax pl ...
14 years ago
Night Market coming to Mt. Airy
Today the Food Trust officially announced the date for its Mt. Airy Night Market. Mt. Airy USA will be one of the sponsors for this event ...
14 years ago
Hiring begins at Wilmington’s hybrid car plant
The hiring process has begun at Fisker Automotive. Wilmington’s hybrid car manufacturer plans to hire 120 employees this year, and ...
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Delaware man arrested for robbing New Jersey Mister Softee truck
Police in Sicklerville, N.J. arrested a Newark, Del., man Tuesday night for robbing a Mister Softee truck, ...
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Council OKs Philly budget with tax hike for schools
Philadelphia City Council passed a budget and raised property taxes by 3.8 percent Thursday before going on its summer recess. Whi ...
14 years ago
City Controller report finds violation by multiple-property owners
Philadelphia’s City Controller is calling for a crackdown on multiple-property owners who are racking up violations. A sampl ...
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