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Program teaches mental health ‘first aid’
Violence committed by people with mental illness is rare–but when it happens, it gets a lot of media attention. After the shootings
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13 years ago
While much of the world is focused on the victims of the earthquake and tsunami, hard core football fans are panicked about the prospect
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13 years ago
Help pick playground equipment for Inn Yard Park
Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation will be building a new playground on the under-utilized Inn Yard Park in East Fal
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13 years ago
Local Red Cross chapter prepares to send aid to Japan
As of now, no personnel from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross will be delpoyed to Japan to aid in disaster relief.
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13 years ago
Philly’s big horticultural event is almost over, and although you can still catch the Flower Show this weekend, starting Monday it
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13 years ago
Lower Merion cuts reimbursements from school budgets to close state funding gap
With less state funding coming in, Lower Merion School District has plans to cut some of its reimbursements to close a much larger budget
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13 years ago
Local barbers shave heads for Make-A-Wish donations
In Abington, the cops are growing musta
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13 years ago
Immigration and U.S. population growth
As the results of the 2010 census are gradually rolled out, we are getting a clearer picture of how the U.S. population has changed over
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13 years ago
SEPTA putting smart card fare system on public display
Though some details of SEPTA’s smart card fare system plan need to be worked out, the authority will host a public session next mon
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13 years ago
For many of us, it’s easy to be kind to our partners, our children, or friends. But what about your relationship with yourself? Do
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13 years ago
N.J. redistricting panel begins work on map
The commission that will redraw New Jersey’s legislative districts has to come up with a map by early next month.
Critics ha
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13 years ago
Catholics prepare for weekend Mass after 21 priests suspended
For many Catholics, this weekend will be the first time they head to Mass since 21 priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were suspended
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13 years ago
Tree software helps calculate economic value
How much is the tree on your front lawn saving you in energy costs? How much stormwater does it absorb? The trees you see everyday are mo
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13 years ago
Sweeney’s website compares his public employee plans to Christie’s
All over the country it’s Democrats vs. Republicans, private vs. public. It’s no different in New Jersey. N.J. Senate Pres. S
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13 years ago
Photos: Tsunami threat raises ocean tides in California
While Japan battles the aftermath of this morning’s devastating earthquake, some of the natural effects reached U.S. shores. As par
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13 years ago