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Debate on DROP could pick up with new report
A report on Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) should be ready very soon.
City Councilman Brian O&
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14 years ago
Teacher’s death at Venice Lofts deemed ‘suspicious’
Update:
The death of a 26-year-old first grade teacher found in her Manayunk condominium with a fatal stab wound Wednesday
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14 years ago
Search continues for missing Delaware County college student
It’s been more than a week since anyone last saw Devon Minor. The FBI has joined Pennsylvania State Police, Beaver Falls Police and
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14 years ago
Talking Corbett’s approach to state politics
This morning on Radio Times, join host Marty Moss-Coane and her guests — Pa. Capitol reporter Brad Bumsted of the Pittsburgh Tribun
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14 years ago
Stories we’re chasing today at WHYY
As we all know by now, Friday + Snow = slow city news day. There are however, plenty of ongoing issues we’re tackling today, as wel
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14 years ago
Wilmington Trust posts $720 million loss for 2010
The Wilmington bank, which lost $209.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, hopes to complete its merger with M&T Bank in the seco
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14 years ago
Temple’s delays send mixed messages to students
Temple University delayed classes today, beginning operations at 10 a.m. Yesterday, the school opened on time despite the bumpy, icy road
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14 years ago
School closings and delays for Jan. 28
Morning, Feeders. TGIF! The snow is keeping many schools closed today, and others have delays. Among the closings are all Philadelphia pu
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14 years ago
SEPTA board approves smart card plan
SEPTA’s board approved yesterday a plan to implement a smart card system by borrowing $175 million.
The authority
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14 years ago
The white time, the white place
It’s gorgeous out there, but it’s a little bit harder to appreciate that today. There’s no place to park, the sidewalks
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14 years ago
King High will be a charter next year – current management partner wants to run it
Of the 18 public schools designated for turnaround Wednesday three are in the Northwest, and one of those, Martin Luther King High, will
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14 years ago
Carpet firm looms large in traditional weaving
The long, low building on Route 1 in Langhorne doesn’t look like much when you drive by. But as you walk closer, the rhythmic sound
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14 years ago
Man forced at gun point to leave his home on E. Hortter St.
14th Police District in Philadelphia
43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt.
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14 years ago
Manayunk party kicks off collaborative fundraising effort
Many community-greening volunteers in Manayunk, Roxborough and East Falls work year-round to plant trees, restore trails, pick up trash a
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14 years ago