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American Medical Association advises against competitive eating
With the Wing Bowl behind us and the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July National Hot Dog Eating Contest coming up quickly, the American ...
14 years ago
School District of Philadelphia outlines spending plan for city’s money
Bus transportation, small class sizes and accelerated schools are all on the School District of Philadelphia’s spending plan for th ...
14 years ago
Delaware county will give back property tax money
It’s a taxpayer’s dream. Sussex County, Del. is giving back property tax money, because, well, there’s just too much of ...
14 years ago
Delaware Governor Jack Markell kicks off the DelaWELL Wellness Champion program today in Dover. ...
14 years ago
Delaware Charter School lays out strategy to stay in business
In what could be described as part pep rally and part reality check the Pencader Business Charter High School outlined what it views as t ...
14 years ago
Delaware school district holds its version of a mortgage burning party
Five years ago the Christina School District was hiring teachers and spending money it said was needed to improve education. What ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia’s pools open today, Shale companies spending big on road repairs
Good morning, Feeders! Philadelphia’s public pools open today, so here’s hoping the weather holds out for a good cannonball o ...
14 years ago
Westboro Baptist says members will picket ‘Jackass’ star’s public service
Funeral arrangements are in the works for MTV star Ryan Dunn. So are the arrangements to picket his service. Dunn, known for his r ...
14 years ago
MLK High graduates reflect on a tough year
Martin Luther King High School Valedictorian Speech 2011 by Deidgre J Green Good evening, distinguis ...
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New rules would expand coverage for 9/11 claims
Proposed rules for those who say they were sickened by exposure to toxins at ground zero would cover claims from a wider area around the ...
14 years ago
Philly teacher to run 100 miles for school funding
A Philadelphia teacher plans to run about 100 miles to the state Capitol to stress the need for school funding. Louis “Luigi ...
14 years ago
Philly parents sue district over school switch for autistic kids
Four parents are suing the Philadelphia School District, challenging a practice they say discriminates against autistic children. ...
14 years ago
Roxborough auto body shop site likely to be replaced with new homes
After a bit of back-and-forth, a portion of a Roxborough street will likely be rezoned to allow the building of eight new homes. C ...
14 years ago
Mt. Airy Pirates win championship
In this weekend’s Mt. Airy Baseball championship the Pirates beat the Nationals 7 -4 on Sunday to take the title in the Majors. The ...
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