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School Reform Commission holds first post-King meeting, parents plan for summer learning
Happy hump day, Feeders! We’ve got some great coverage for you today, including video of last night’s Philly Tech Week ...
14 years ago
Proposed toll hike on Delaware Memorial Bridge to be discussed at hearing tonight
The Delaware River and Bay Authority begins a series of public hearings tonight on a proposal to raise the toll to $4 on the Delaware Mem ...
14 years ago
Police turn down Vento’s offer to buy two police horse trailers
Seems there’s a bit of tension between Joey Vento and the City of Philadelphia. The Geno’s Steaks owner and outspoken support ...
14 years ago
Delaware cites 300 in one-day hands-free driving sweep
If people keep this up, Delaware is going to be a much wealthier state. State police cited 330 people during a one-day crack down last we ...
14 years ago
Maintenance changes traffic patterns on Northeast Extension
Bank some more time for yourself if you’re traveling the Turnpike’s Northeast Extension today. Maintenance near the Lehigh Tu ...
14 years ago
Toll hiked proposed for Delaware Memorial Bridge
Tolls could rise $1 on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The Delaware River and Bay Authority is considering the hike to protect the a ...
14 years ago
Department of Energy sets solar objective
The federal Department of Energy wants to reduce the cost of solar energy production by a fifth within the next decade. A department offi ...
14 years ago
Labor Dept. probes NJ gas station wage violations
The federal Labor Department has long been concerned that New Jersey gas stations are paying attendants less than minimum wage and withho ...
14 years ago
An interview with developer Pat Burns about Chelten Plaza
The same day a small group of Germantown residents came to a community meeting ready to fight the Chelten Plaza development at Chelten an ...
14 years ago
NJ voters deciding on school budgets Wednesday
Live in Jersey? Head to the polls. Voters in most school districts get a say on their taxes Wednesday. Unlike in other states, vot ...
14 years ago
Why do so many corporations choose to incorporate in Delaware?
I’m often asked why the majority of Fortune 500 companies, more than 60% actually, have chosen to incorporate in the small state of ...
14 years ago
Uncovering East Falls history through “Miss Mae”
Mae Mohr was a “temporary” custodian at Old Academy for 40 years. Here is a 1983 interview with her, which include ...
14 years ago
Fundraiser previews Face to Face Spring Art Show
A poster with “The Regulars” hung in the church for all to see. As attendees sat down in Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church chanc ...
14 years ago
Help clean up Wissahickon Creek this weekend
The warm weather is finally upon us, which means it’s time to clean out those closets, plant some fresh flowers in the front yard a ...
14 years ago
AFSCME’s District Council 47 snubs Nutter and Street in mayoral race
Members of the governing body of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 47 have decided not t ...
14 years ago