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Does Philadelphia get a national snub on July 4?
The Fourth of July is an important time in the Philadelphia region, considering the vital role the city played in the history of American ...
15 years ago
Not too many cheers in Philly for on-time Pa. budget
Pennsylvania has a new budget, delivered on time, for a change, by the General Assembly and Gov. Corbett. That’s a trick Ed R ...
15 years ago
Philadelphians protest Pa. budget, Camden faces cuts from the state
We’ve got just the right mix of news to kick off your holiday weekend, staring with budget coverage at the state and local level. ...
15 years ago
U.S. Presidential motorcade 101
The graphics are part of a story published by The Atlantic Monthly magazine, March 2011. “The President ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia named second-worst city for aggressive towing practices
Of all the rankings bestowed upon Philadelphia — unclean, green and everything in between — this one feels like kind of a no- ...
15 years ago
Germantown 4th of July: Family fun without the crowds
This Fourth of July, Germantown residents will have the option to keep the celebration local, bypassing the city celebration for festivit ...
15 years ago
Wilmington cuts July Fourth celebration from budget
All is quiet in Wilmington this weeked — a big difference from this time last year. The city cut its annual July 4th celebra ...
15 years ago
Fourth of July celebrations outside Center City
Some people prefer to celebrate the Fourth of July without the hassle of packing up beach chairs, planning train schedules or searching f ...
15 years ago
Shore towns celebrate the Fourth with fireworks
The Shore can’t really get any brighter or louder than it already is. Unless you add fireworks. Which is exactly what pretty ...
15 years ago
City Council cracks down on nuisance rental houses
A new city law increases penalties for landlords who pack too many students into rental houses in Northwest neighborhoods. City Co ...
15 years ago
SEPTA adjusts service schedule for July 4th events
You might still be making your holiday weekend plans, but SEPTA’s got it all figured out. ...
15 years ago
Military Appreciation Day at Belmar beach
Belmar is combining the meaning of July 4th with a local tradition by honoring military families down the Shore. The beach town is ...
15 years ago
Obama squeezes a couple million out of Philly
No reporters were allowed in the tony fundraiser President Obama attended last night at the home of Comcast executive David L. Cohen. To ...
15 years ago
Philly, Camden celebrate the Fourth with days-long festivals
Philadelphia’s July 4th celebration began more than a week ago, but the next three days are really the highlight. Philly and ...
15 years ago
Official White House Transcript of President Obama’s remarks at David L. Cohen’s house
June 30, 2011 Remarks by the President at a DNC Event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private Residence Philadelphia, ...
15 years ago