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City Controller report on rising costs at Philadelphia institutions
In 2001, health care costs associated with congestive heart failure at Hahnemann University Hospital were $21,056. In 2009, that number w
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Penns Grove native appears on Oprah’s makeover show today
Debbie Brown will make her TV debut on the Oprah show today following a three-month filming of her makeover.
Brown, a Pen
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Lewes prepares to take part in celebration of Royal Wedding
The town of Lewes is ready to celebrate this week’s Royal Wedding.
The marriage of Prince William and Kate M
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Obama releases full birth certificate
President Obama says he’ll release his long-form birth certificate to end the “distraction” and “silliness”
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14 years ago
Detective, officers named in Philadelphia steroid rung bust
Update: Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said at this morning’s press conference:
“I’ve known
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14 years ago
School police union head says comments got him banned from District police room
The School District of Philadelphia seems to have a goal of getting itself in as many different headlines as possible. The latest brings
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14 years ago
Jostens cutting jobs at State College facility
Jostens has announced it will cut 230 jobs at its State College location. Name ring a bell. It should if you’ve ever had a school p
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14 years ago
Fourth annual National Walk at Lunch Day
Update: Independence Blue Cross says more than 11,000 people in 80 locations around Philadelphia walked at lunch time to
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14 years ago
Dining Out for Life to benefit AIDS Delaware
22 restaurants in New Castle County are participating in today’s Dining Out for Life, a benefit for AIDS Delaware.
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Johnson & Johnson buys medical equipment maker Synthes
It’s official. Johnson & Johnson will buy medical equipment maker Synthes for $21.3 billion – that’s $181.30 per sh
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14 years ago
School Reform Commission holds first post-King meeting, parents plan for summer learning
Happy hump day, Feeders!
We’ve got some great coverage for you today, including video of last night’s Philly Tech Week
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Proposed toll hike on Delaware Memorial Bridge to be discussed at hearing tonight
The Delaware River and Bay Authority begins a series of public hearings tonight on a proposal to raise the toll to $4 on the Delaware Mem
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14 years ago
Police turn down Vento’s offer to buy two police horse trailers
Seems there’s a bit of tension between Joey Vento and the City of Philadelphia. The Geno’s Steaks owner and outspoken support
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