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Archdiocese creates fund to bury Gosnell’s young victims
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced it will set up a fund, which people can donate to, to host a proper memorial and burial ser ...
15 years ago
Wilmington Diocese settles abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Wilmington has settled with 99 victims of priest sexual abuse for $77.4 million. The agreement also creates a court-superv ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia angers tow truck drivers with new legislation
Philadelphia City Council has approved a controversial towing bill, despite opposition from tow truck drivers. The legislation chan ...
15 years ago
Cheerleaders taking applications for 2011 Eagles season
Long before the Eagles hit training camp, the cheerleaders gear up for the next season. The squad is now accepting applications for the 2 ...
15 years ago
Baker Street row home renovation project meets opposition
Residents at the Manayunk Neighborhood Council’s general meeting Wednesday night expressed concerns about a proposed renovation pro ...
15 years ago
Diocese reaches settlement with 146 abuse vicitms
After what are being described as “marathon negotiations” between attorneys for the victims and the Diocese of Wilmington, th ...
15 years ago
Newspaper readers debate value of philly.com redesign
The media has covered it to death, but all the blogs and comment sections in the city can’t capture the real sentiments of philly.c ...
15 years ago
Princeton will build 27-acre solar field
Princeton University has announced plans to build a solar collector field on 27 acres of university property. The 16,500-panel installati ...
15 years ago
Wheelchair users still having trouble navigating snowy streets
It’s been some time since the last heavy snowfall (knock on wood), but the frequent snow storms, recent icy rain and delay in snow ...
15 years ago
Reward offered in arrest of subway fire-starter
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who started a fire at a Broad Street Line station Tu ...
15 years ago
As expected yesterday, the U.S. Senate easily defeated the GOP’s stunt attempt to repeal the health care reform law, much the way y ...
15 years ago
Bridge at accident site needs major repairs
An investigation into a state bridge inspection report reveals the Corsons Inlet Bridge in Cape May County is in serious need of repairs. ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia cab service less than efficient
The tales of Philadelphia taxi horrors in this month’s issue of Philadelphia magazine are, evidently, not the only ones. ...
15 years ago
Kenney’s controversial towing bill passes
Reporting from City Hall, Lizz Fiedler tells us Councilman Jim Kenney’s controversial towing bill has just passed. Up for debate la ...
15 years ago