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Here’s why Nutter should sign sick leave bill
Editor’s note: Mayor Michael Nutter vetoed the bill Tuesday afternoon. Philadelphia is on the precipice of joining ...
15 years ago
Manayunk unveils first public art project at arts festival
Amid the tents full of vintage mirrors, colorful glasswork, unique birdhouses ,and jewelry made out of old typewriter keys, the Manayunk ...
15 years ago
Rutgers–Camden offers free concert series Tuesday afternoons
For four weeks this summer, Rutgers–Camden will offer a free concert series on Tuesday afternoons. Featured performers include: ...
15 years ago
Jersey Shore cast rumored to change after upcoming season five
We read earlier today over at the Daily News that season five ...
15 years ago
Breast-feeding seen as key in fight against childhood obesity
More than 20 percent of kids aged 2 to 5 are already overweight or obese, according to the Institute of Medicine. The group has issued ne ...
15 years ago
Harvesting time awaits Teens 4 Good at Manayunk Arts Festival
Hunched over a row of sprouts that will grow into heirloom tomatoes, Scott Brainard snips off some of their leaves with a small blade as ...
15 years ago
Electrical explosion pops manhole cover in Center City
The 2200 and 2300 blocks of Lombard Street in Center City Philadelphia are shut down as PECO crews work to repair a transformer that expl ...
15 years ago
Power grid experiment may disrupt clocks
Come July, if you’re late to work, you might be able to blame it the electric company. ...
15 years ago
Darby Borough imposes curfew after rash of shootings
Darby Borough has declared a state of emergency following five shootings in a three-day period. Mayor Helen Thomas declared at a p ...
15 years ago
Forget Obamacare; go ‘Cell Blocks for Docs’
James Verone has a chance to become the most famous American bank robber since John Dillinger. Yet, he’s held up just one bank, fo ...
15 years ago
Marathon runner hopes to top Everest by taking the stairs
Two-time Guinness World Record holder Chris Solarz is tackling what he calls the Urban Everest Challenge, using a Philadelphia skyscraper ...
15 years ago
Forget Obamacare; go ‘Cell Blocks for Docs’
James Verone has a chance to become the most famous American bank robber since John Dillinger. Yet, he’s held up just one bank, fo ...
15 years ago
Manayunk Arts Festival returns this weekend
Art aficionados looking to expand their collection have a plethora of choices at this weekend’s 22nd annual Manayunk Arts Festival. ...
15 years ago