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Neighbors worry upscale pool hall bringing trouble with capital “T”
An upscale pool hall could be moving into Center City Philadelphia. Condo owners near the building aren’t exactly happy about the p ...
15 years ago
Mummies will return to Philadelphia for Penn’s museum exhibit
Two nearly 4,000-year-old mummies have been cleared as part of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology̵ ...
15 years ago
N.J. considers statewide effort to prevent youth suicide
The New Jersey Legislature is considering the development of a statewide plan to prevent youth suicide. The legislation sponsored ...
15 years ago
Democrats want guarantees on N.J. privatization plan
Gov. Chris Christie’s plan to privatize some New Jersey government functions is meeting resistance from Democrats in the Legislatur ...
15 years ago
Democrats try again for natural gas tax in Pennsylvania
Supporters of a natural gas severance tax aren’t giving up, despite the measure’s slim chances of becoming law in Pennsylvani ...
15 years ago
Chestnut Hill businesses go national to keep it local
Small businesses in Chestnut Hill are, of all things, going national to encourage local shopping. The Chestnut Hill Business Association ...
15 years ago
Live: President Obama comments on Mubarak’s departure
Watch live as President Barack Obama speaks on Egypt and about Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s decision to step down from office ...
15 years ago
Chester County names Recorder of Deeds as new commissioner
After 39 applications, one withdrawal and seven interviews, the Chester County Board of Common Pleas Court judges has selected the county ...
15 years ago
A group of insurgent Philadelphia Republicans has made waves in the last couple of years, criticizing the party establishment and recruit ...
15 years ago
Why we love Philly: Valentine’s decorations
Celebrate or don’t; but at least admit how good Valentine’s decorations look against the piles of old snow and twiggy trees. ...
15 years ago
Nutter waiting to see how school district cuts budget
Philadelphia’s Public Schools could be facing a major deficit next year. The city isn’t committing any extra funding to ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia flower show touts its economic impact
Philadelphia’s Flower Show is just around the corner. A new study says the event brings more into the economy than expected. ...
15 years ago
Greeting cards help make news of STDs easier
Happy Valentine’s Day. I might have given you herpes. Just kidding. But not everyone can say the same, and some people carry ...
15 years ago
Nutter says DROP must go, no matter the price
City Council hearings on Philadelphia’s early retirement program for workers are getting closer to becoming reality. Ma ...
15 years ago
Spend Valentine’s Day making fun of others
You didn’t forget about Valentine’s Day, did you? How can you; the red and pink and purple are everywhere. And we here at the ...
15 years ago