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Francisville in battle to preserve West Girard buildings

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The fight for women’s sports: World Cup, Philadelphia Independence, WNBA

The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup began today in Germany, with the U.S. team a contender, and all games on ESPN and ESPN2. The openi ...

15 years ago

Southwest Philly residents take first step in reclaiming park

Today marks the first step in reclaiming an unused Southwest Philadelphia park. But while this park has been cut off to public acc ...

15 years ago

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

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Confidential document lists dozens of possible closings, consolidations

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

N.J. says good-bye to notorious Marlton Circle intersection

CBS Philly reported ea ...

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

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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

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