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Concerns grow over ’09 state cheating report
Concerns appear to be growing over a report that found patterns of possible cheating from several Pennsylvania schools. In a story ...
14 years ago
Phila. officials continue search for special victims co-location facility
Although the deal to place a co-location facility for police Special Victims Unit detectives and child victim advocates fell through, Phi ...
14 years ago
Phila. summer schools to dismiss early due to extreme heat, humidity
The School District of Philadelphia has announced it will dismiss SLAM students from all district schools at 1 p.m., due to Tuesday’ ...
14 years ago
With a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m., Delawareans are encouraged to avoid spending too much time outdoors. The National Wea ...
14 years ago
Parents fighting to keep several Phila. school kitchens open
Some parents in Philadelphia are speaking out over the potential closure of more than 24 full-service school kitchens, including one at t ...
14 years ago
Playing “American-style”: U.S. advances in World Cup
When I was in high school and met up with friends on a public tennis court, sometimes only three of us would show up. Since there were n ...
14 years ago
With respect to the spreading stench of Rupert Murdoch’s Watergate – as you know by now, the infauxtainment baron’s Bri ...
14 years ago
Downtown Royersford business owners upset over bridge closing
Some business owners in downtown Royersford are voicing their concerns over the closing of a bridge that connects the borough to Spring C ...
14 years ago
From bed bugs to a big ponzi scheme bust – we’re chasing down several stories today at WHYY. Summer school in Philadel ...
14 years ago
Study: Fast-food proximity increased food consumption by low income males
A study conducted by the University of North Carolina found that in four different cities, living closer to fast-food restaurants increas ...
14 years ago
Poor profits has DRBA in search of private food, retail operator
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is set to begin a search for a private company to run its food and retail services at the Cape May-L ...
14 years ago
Business curfew law in camden up for council vote
A major change in the late night plans for some Camden residents could be coming, as city council members are expected to vote soon on a ...
14 years ago
Happy Hollow boxing, four decades in the ring
It’s the hundredth anniversary year for Happy Hollow Playground in Germantown (the official party is coming up in September), but if yo ...
14 years ago
Bastille Day returns to Philadelphia Thursday
One of the city’s most popular and interesting events is set to return Thursday as organizers are preparing for the 17th Annual Bas ...
14 years ago
Pottstown contract settlements with labor unions may soon be resolved
Pottstown borough officials appear to be taking steps towards resolving contract settlements with the borough’s labor unions, after ...
14 years ago