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Abuse survivor sues Philadelphia Catholic Archdiocese
A lawsuit filed today by a Philadelphia man who says he was abused by priests as a young man targets more than the alleged individual off ...
14 years ago
Lax Pa. law is open door to gas companies’ gifts
Pennsylvania’s top Senate Republican, Joe Scarnati, is drawing criticism for allowing a natural gas drilling company to pay for his ...
14 years ago
Former student sues archdiocese for abuse cover-up
More details are emerging about further allegations against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A former student is suing the diocese allegi ...
14 years ago
Children’s Health Insurance Program funds diminish
Lean budget years require a more creative outreach to promote Pennsylvania’s insurance program for kids. In the past, the sta ...
14 years ago
Census data reveal best- and worst-faring neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Census data are more than just numbers. The information collected can give us clues to trends happening neighborhood- state- and nationwi ...
14 years ago
Valentine’s Day proves busy for Chestnut Hill flower shop
Just how busy do flower shops get on Valentine’s Day? Andrew Cameron Zahn shares his photos with us from the busy holiday weekend a ...
14 years ago
What’s the first thing you would say to a suspected Al Qaeda member if you had to interrogate him? That’s one of the t ...
14 years ago
‘Art of the Heart’ exhibit sparks emotions of love
The artists of the Manayunk-Roxborough Artists’ Co-Op celebrated Valentine’s Day on Sunday by showcasing their unique renditi ...
14 years ago
Possible meteorite spotted around South Philly
Notice anything funny in the sky this afternoon? Reports are coming in from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and Connecticut about possib ...
14 years ago
Protests try to halt demolition of West Philly apartments
Protesters are fighting to keep a West Philadelphia apartment building standing. They want to save animals and belongings residents haven ...
14 years ago
Sheriff’s Office goes on deadbeat blitz
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is going after those who owe back child support and domestic abuse penalties. The office ma ...
14 years ago
Company with ‘Las Vegas DNA’ to buy Trump Marina casino
Trump Entertainment has finally found a buyer for one of its Atlantic City casinos. Landry’s Incorporated has reached an agr ...
14 years ago
Well-behaved dogs may earn permanent dog park program
Thanks to well-behaved dogs and mostly well-behaved owners, Lower Merion may move to make its dog park program permanent. The township is ...
14 years ago
UPDATE: Police ID body found under bridge
Wilmington Police say the body of a man found underneath the Washington Street Bridge has been identified as Pierre Johnson of Newark. ...
14 years ago
Does our definition of romance still include faithfulness?
We as Americans love a good scandal. But have we been confusing romance with scandal? What’s the new “normal” in romant ...
14 years ago