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Mayoral candidate Karen Brown thinks teachers union needs to go
With everyone weighing in on the Philadelphia School District these days, it’s no surprise to hear from Republican mayoral candidat ...
14 years ago
Farnese legislation aimed at Casey Anthony sentencing
A landmark case in Florida has sparked legislators nationwide to take action. Among them is Pa. Sen. Larry Farnese, whose legislation wil ...
14 years ago
Sentencing due in hunter’s death, food vendors to find out who’s best
Good morning, Feeders! We’re getting ready for the Atlantis’ launch into space, ...
14 years ago
Locals say space shuttle pilgrimage was well worth it
NewsWorks is covering the final mission of the Atlantis space shuttle. The latest: Personal reflections from NewsWorks videographer Kimbe ...
14 years ago
Local franchise giving away water ice today
After you shed your cow costume and down ...
14 years ago
Historic Penn Farm opens in New Castle
Governor Markell will be on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of Historic Penn Farm. ...
14 years ago
Parents sue Morey’s Piers for daughter’s Ferris Wheel death
The parents of Abiah Jones have sued Morey’s Piers over the death of their daughter, who fell from the Wildwood Ferris Wheel last m ...
14 years ago
NASA prepares Atlantis shuttle for final space mission
At 8:06 a.m., the four-member crew of NASA’s Atlantis shuttle b ...
14 years ago
Philly judge solves case of his missing robe
The case of the Philadelphia judge’s missing robe has been solved. ...
14 years ago
Judge to decide on Del. diocese bankruptcy plan
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is asking a federal judge to approve its proposed reorganization plan, which includes a $77 million se ...
14 years ago
Will Philadelphia turn the Reading Viaduct into a park like N.Y.’s High Line?
The Reading Viaduct, a hulking century-old masonry and steel railroad trestle, runs for ten blocks north of Center City. Abandoned since ...
14 years ago
Concerns raised over Bowman Properties’ zoning tactic on 8200 Germantown Ave. plan
Among the issues emerging surrounding a Bowman Properties’ plan for the former Magarity Ford dealership site is a fundame ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia Canoe Club to host open house on Sunday
Forget the shore this weekend and join in on the paddling fun along the Schuylkill River. Who needs a crowded beach anyway? The P ...
14 years ago
East Falls native selected to develop new Showtime series
Philadelphia native David Bar Katz, a Tony and Emmy-nominated writer and director, is partnering with Denis Leary to develop “Sober ...
14 years ago
Co-housing in Philadelphia gravitates to the Northwest
A group of mostly Northwest Philadelphia residents is looking for a special place to build their dream homes – dream community real ...
14 years ago