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Lower Merion cuts reimbursements from school budgets to close state funding gap
With less state funding coming in, Lower Merion School District has plans to cut some of its reimbursements to close a much larger budget ...
15 years ago
Local barbers shave heads for Make-A-Wish donations
In Abington, the cops are growing musta ...
15 years ago
Immigration and U.S. population growth
As the results of the 2010 census are gradually rolled out, we are getting a clearer picture of how the U.S. population has changed over ...
15 years ago
SEPTA putting smart card fare system on public display
Though some details of SEPTA’s smart card fare system plan need to be worked out, the authority will host a public session next mon ...
15 years ago
For many of us, it’s easy to be kind to our partners, our children, or friends. But what about your relationship with yourself? Do ...
15 years ago
N.J. redistricting panel begins work on map
The commission that will redraw New Jersey’s legislative districts has to come up with a map by early next month. Critics ha ...
15 years ago
Catholics prepare for weekend Mass after 21 priests suspended
For many Catholics, this weekend will be the first time they head to Mass since 21 priests in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were suspended ...
15 years ago
Tree software helps calculate economic value
How much is the tree on your front lawn saving you in energy costs? How much stormwater does it absorb? The trees you see everyday are mo ...
15 years ago
Sweeney’s website compares his public employee plans to Christie’s
All over the country it’s Democrats vs. Republicans, private vs. public. It’s no different in New Jersey. N.J. Senate Pres. S ...
15 years ago
Photos: Tsunami threat raises ocean tides in California
While Japan battles the aftermath of this morning’s devastating earthquake, some of the natural effects reached U.S. shores. As par ...
15 years ago
Philly Charter school wins ‘epic’ award
Philadelphia’s Freire Charter School has won an Effective Practice Incentive Community, or “EPIC” award.It’s a na ...
15 years ago
Swastika-drawing teen must visit Holocaust Museum
How do you punish a teenager who spray-paints swastikas on the home of a Jewish family? With a healthy does of Holocaust. Montgomery Coun ...
15 years ago
Quote of the week:On Wednesday, when the Wisconsin Republicans turned back the clock 50 years and stripped public unions of their collect ...
15 years ago
Quote of the week:On Wednesday, when the Wisconsin Republicans turned back the clock 50 years and stripped public unions of their collect ...
15 years ago
Red Tettemer wins big at advertising award ceremony
Among the big winners at last night’s ADDY Awards ceremony was Red Tettemer + Partners. The Center City agency won the “best ...
15 years ago