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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
Basketball bloggers hit their stride during March Madness
While you’re busy watching the NCAA tournament with a bag of Doritos in your lap and scrutinizing your bracket like a toddler disco ...
15 years ago
Small step forward in plans for St. Joe’s sports fields
Surely a township meeting that ends at 1 a.m. must be wildly successful. Unless that meeting is in Lower Merion and it’s about long ...
15 years ago
Is it possible Milton Street could end up being the second most outrageous person in the mayor’s race? I ask this after newl ...
15 years ago
Former Gov. Thornburgh recalls TMI nuclear crisis
Japan’s nuclear crisis brings back memories of the world’s first near nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania more than 30 years ago ...
15 years ago
FDA advisers speak, menthol debate continues
Advisers for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say a ban on menthol cigarettes could boost public health. The recommendation f ...
15 years ago