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Forbes names Phanatic as country’s top mascot
No kidding. The Phillie Phanatic is the top mascot in the nation. Haven’t we all been saying that for years? ...
15 years ago
State of Center City “surprisingly good”
The Center City District has released its State of Center City report for 2011. In the words of Paul Levy, president of the Center City D ...
15 years ago
A guided tour of Philadelphia’s blooming plants
Maples, magnolias and yes, those darned dandelions are in bloom. Because despite the fluctuating temperatures, the calendar says it’ ...
15 years ago
Greg Paulmier: Fourth time, expecting a charm
On a brisk March morning, Eighth District City Council candidate Greg Paulmier boards a SEPTA Route 23 bus at Chelten and Germantown aven ...
15 years ago
LaHood waives federal street sign mandate for Lower Merion Township
Lower Merion Township received word today that its request for a waiver from a federal street sign mandate has been granted. The historic ...
15 years ago
Few opportunities for adults with Autism
The number of adults diagnosed with autism has risen sharply in recent years. In Pennsylvania, the increase has been six-fold since 2005 ...
15 years ago
Residents with special needs join new 911 registry
Delawareans with special needs can now notify first responders of those needs before there is an emergency. It’s ca ...
15 years ago
Street artist turns Hope Moffet case into pop art
Perhaps a little behind the game, but still relevant enough to be funny, a street artist has turned the Arlene Ackerman vs. Hope Moffett ...
15 years ago
Cop, lawyer, nine others charged in Phila. insurance fraud ring
A Philadelphia police officer is one of eleven people being charged with insurance fraud. Today Philadelphia District Attorn ...
15 years ago
When former Philadelphia Mayor John Street walked into the city commissioner’s office yesterday and changed his voter registration ...
15 years ago
Delaware lawmakers look to expandad crime-prevention property program
A push by Del. Attorney General Beau Biden and some state legislators would expand the 2007 Nuisance Abatement Program. Senate Bil ...
15 years ago
Philly Watchdog app deputizes citizens to fight fraud and waste
The city of Philadelphia is using a high tech way to capture and report fraud and corruption. “When it comes to reporting fr ...
15 years ago
Basketball court shooting kills 23-year-old
Wilmington Police say the 23-year-old victim was playing basketball Monday night, when an unknown suspect began shooting at him. W ...
15 years ago
Bon Jovi tours Philadelphia homeless shelter for teens
Rocker and homeless advocate Jon Bon Jovi is in Philadelphia today touring a teen and young adult shelter in Kensington. The new o ...
15 years ago