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FEMA funds for three suburban Philadelphia fire companies
Three fire companies in Philadelphia suburbs will share a $200,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Sen. Bob Casey ann ...
15 years ago
Is “Facebook Depression” real?
Can using the social media website “Facebook” trigger depression in young people? A report in the journal “Pediatrics ...
15 years ago
Thousands expected at Eagles stadium for Autism Awareness Month event
All of the 5,000 complimentary tickets reserved for today’s Huddle Up for Autism Event have been snatched up, making for a packed L ...
15 years ago
Traffic advisory for violence prevention 5k
The annual Legs Against Arms 5k is upon us. The walk/run/roll to prevent youth violence will weave through West Philadelphia beginning at ...
15 years ago
Coaches and athletes lead men’s spirituality conference
Local coaches and athletes are highlighted guests today at the Men’s Spirituality Conference at Archbishop Ryan High School in the ...
15 years ago
Third Annual Passport Day encourages walk-in applicants
There’s no better way to spend your Saturday than by standing in line for a passport. Of course, if you’re vacation is coming ...
15 years ago
Philly schools connect parents with autism services
The Philadelphia Public School District is trying to connect with parents of children with autism. The district held an Autism Exp ...
15 years ago
Nutter makes campaign announcement with Eighth District candidate
Big names in Philadelphia politics will join Eighth District City Council candi ...
15 years ago
Students make video odes to the elements
Daniyal Khan does not think of himself as a scientist. The junior at Berlin High School in Connecticut is more interested in shooting and ...
15 years ago
PIFA’s “embarrassment of riches” too much to see in a month
Living in a city can be exhausting. It’s not the opportunity for noise, late-night cheesesteaks and 24-hour diners. It’s the ...
15 years ago
Former Sixer will receive honorary Haverford College degree
While his former Sixers teammate Al ...
15 years ago
Victim advocacy group will hold evening candle lighting ceremony
In honor of crime victims and survivors, the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy will hold its annual candle lighting ceremony ton ...
15 years ago
Diocese says plans to sell camden parish void for now
Plans to sell the former Holy Rosary parish of Camden are void for now, the Diocese of Camden says. Despite an option to buy under ...
15 years ago
Trying to prevent collateral damage with government shutdown
The federal government shutdown on schedule to start at midnight tonight, could change life for Philadelphia’s residents and visito ...
15 years ago
Immediate impact of School District’s facilities master plan
We’ve heard the School District of Philadelphia won’t close any schools this fall. We’ve heard the district will sell o ...
15 years ago