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A year after fatal Delaware River crash, grief and fear linger
Thursday is the first anniversary of a disaster on Philadelphia’s stretch of the Delaware River that killed two Hungarian tourists. ...
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Philly Bar Association to withdraw lobbying law suit
The Philadelphia Bar Association says it will with ...
15 years ago
Philly plays a role in NASA launch, Ride the Ducks crash is remembered
New Jersey will crack down on steroid use by law enforcement officials. Maiken Scott will detail for us what reforms state attorney gener ...
15 years ago
McGeehan wants report on school district’s alleged test cheating
State Rep. Mike McGeehan has already expressed his frustration with the School District of Philadelphia. Back in April he called on the d ...
15 years ago
Victorino reaches for the All-Stars with a little help from his fans
A Philadelphia Phillies star came to City Hall Thursday seeking some help getting into the All-Star Game. Shane Victorino came to ...
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Delaware man arrested on child pornography charges
A 21-year-old Dover man is behind bars, charged with nine counts of dealing in child pornography. Delaware Attorney General Beau B ...
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Garrett-Dunn condo project in Mt. Airy to file for ZBA review
Plans for a residential development at the former site of the historic Garrett-Dunn House in Mt. Airy could move forward soon, the develo ...
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Philly work of art designed to spur workforce development
A new mural in Philadelphia will do more than just brighten a wall. The “How We Fish” mural at Eighth and Cherry stree ...
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Penn’s Landing begins summer movie series tonight
The Fourth of July weekend marked the official beginning of summer, and Penn’s Landing begins its season tonight. It’s ...
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Investigators determine squatter started Tuesday’s Camden fire
While authorities continue to investigate a series of Camden warehouse fires, the source of Tuesday’s blaze has been found. ...
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Hearing underway for Oyster Creek cooling towers
A public hearing has begun for Oyster Creek nuclear plant. The Lacey Township, N.J., plant — the nation’s oldest — is i ...
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QFest begins 12-day run of LGBT films and events
QFest starts today, bringing a 12-day celebration of LGBT films to Philadelphia. The 17th annual event will bring more than 80 filmmakers ...
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Corbett signs 46 measures into Pennsylvania law
Tom Corbett’s been a busy guy. The Pennsylvania governor has signed 46 measures into state law from ordinances that originated in b ...
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Delaware County presses residents on the need for dog licenses
Delaware County started ramping up efforts last month to promote dog licenses. Back then, it looked as if the county SPCA was going to el ...
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Delaware obesity rate nears 30%
Delaware now ranks 21st on a new list of the most obese states in the nation. The 8th annual “F as in Fat” r ...
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