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How much time and money is wasted preparing tax returns?
It’s that time of year again. As always, I’ve been procrastinating about doing my tax returns. I hate having to keep track o ...
15 years ago
Rethinking Ride the Ducks tour
WHYY’s Morning Edition Host Jo Ann Allen recalls a nerve-wracking land and water tour with Ride the Ducks and remembers the horribl ...
15 years ago
Wilmington Amtrak station renamed after Vice President Biden
The Wilmington Amtrak station has been renovated and rededicated. It now bears the name of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who ...
15 years ago
‘City of Brotherly Love’ a duel of destiny vs. irony
First in a monthly series of essays on key phrases from Philadelphia’s history, being writt ...
15 years ago
Undocumented immigrant teens march on Independence Mall
Undocumented young immigrants will march Saturday on Independence Mall as part of a “Coming Out” rally to support the DREAM A ...
15 years ago
Monday petition challenges could dramatically remap the Eighth District Council race
The crowded field for the Eighth Council District Democratic primary has shrunk, and could shrink even more dramatically on Monday. ...
15 years ago
Police shut down Love Park on rumors of flash-mob
On the warmest evening of 2011 Police closed Love Park Friday and arrested 10 to 15 teens for disorderly conduct, reports the Philadelphi ...
15 years ago
Japanese Noh theater comes to city for first time
You can’t tell by looking at the trees along Kelly Drive, but the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is officially under way. ...
15 years ago
39th District: Jeep stolen while man was away for a funeral
39th Police District Crime Blotter March 4 – 10 ******************** FEATURED March 8, 2011 ...
15 years ago
14th District: Three stainless steel barbershop chairs stolen from Traditions Barber Shop.
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Ches ...
15 years ago
Roxboro House renovation project awaits key state funding
A multi-million dollar effort to preserve and transform an historic East Falls building into a home for former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter ...
15 years ago
More than 40 candidates stiff ethics board
More than 40 candidates who have filed to run for City Council and other Philadelphia offices have failed to contact the City of Philadel ...
15 years ago
Far from radiation, potassium iodide pills in demand
Those just-in-case pills health officials hand out to people living near nuclear power plants are in big demand, even in Southeast Pennsy ...
15 years ago
Lawyers to announce fourth abuse suit against Archdiocese
Lawyers Jeff Anderson, Dan Monahan and Marci Hamilton will announce Monday a fourth lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ...
15 years ago