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Making over Philadelphia’s statue collection
We’ve got a lot of statues in Philadelphia. Most notably, of course, is the Rocky statue. Love it or hate it, it’s probably t ...
14 years ago
Kathy Manderino eases into new role with Interac
After 18 years serving as state representative for Pennsylvania’s 194th Legislative District, Kathy Manderino is finding new ways t ...
14 years ago
Senate confirms Bhatt as DelDOT leader
After an hour of testimony, the Delaware Senate yesterday confirm Shailen Bhatt will be the state’s new Secretary of Transportation ...
14 years ago
Christie announces plans for public-private education partnerships
At noon, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will announce legislation to create public-private education partnerships for some of the state’s ...
14 years ago
You can’t teach new tricks to an old alpha dog. It’s impossible to keep him quiet, because barking is what he knows.When I he ...
14 years ago
Former high-ranking cop Castro pleads guilty to extortion
A former Philadelphia police inspector who once aspired to be the city’s top cop, pleaded guilty in federal court today to a small ...
14 years ago
Students, lawmakers try to preserve Philadelphia’s ‘accelerated schools’
Students and lawmakers are trying to save “accelerated schools” in Philadelphia from budget cuts. Accelerated schools ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia City Council reluctant to hike taxes even to help schools
Philadelphia City Council plans to hold a hearing Friday about funding the school district. The proposed tax hikes are running into troub ...
14 years ago
New Jersey wants to help residents quit smoking
New Jersey residents looking to quit smoking are getting a little help from the state. The Department of Health and Senior Services annou ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia activates Heatline through midnight
We’ve got a long, hot day ahead of us, and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging knows it. The agency will activate its Heatline a ...
14 years ago
Fed up with crime, woman shoos dealers away with Christian music
Here’s a tip for residents at their wits’ end with the drugs and crime in their neighborhood: try a little gospel music. ...
14 years ago
Miss Delaware Pageant gets underway
Miss Delaware Pageant celebrates the start of its 70th annual contest tonight in Dover. The pageant, at Dover Downs, starts ...
14 years ago
School Reform Commission must answer to Nutter, Pennsylvania DEP head comes to Philly
Good morning, Feeders! The National Weather Service says temps will hit 99 degrees today. Pools aren’t open yet, ...
14 years ago
Year long investigation ends in cocaine bust
State Police wrap up a yearlong investigation, arresting two brothers for allegedly running a cocaine delivery organization in Bridgevill ...
14 years ago