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Former DA will help church investigate possible abuse
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced additional steps to deal with allegations of child sexual abuse. A grand jury report ...
15 years ago
Pa. lawmakers hold hearing on voucher plan
A school vouchers bill was front and center in Harrisburg Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Senate’s Education Committee was holding a daylo ...
15 years ago
Eagles tight end told to pay up for damages dog caused to condo
Brent Celek “is a world class athlete.” That would probably be nicer for Celek to hear if it wasn’t coming from a lawsu ...
15 years ago
Vineland driver crashes while following GPS too closely
Like something out of a car insurance commercial, a Lawnside, N.J., woman was in a car crash apparently brought on by some misguided advi ...
15 years ago
Katz fears Navy Yard development could create Center City competition
Reactions were mostly positive last week when Urban Outfitters and Glaxo Smith Kilne announced expansions and moves to the South Philadel ...
15 years ago
Campbell’s Soup takes on hunger and obesity in Camden
Camden residents got a taste of good news. Campbell’s Soup is making a major investment in the ailing city that has been the comp ...
15 years ago
Non-recyclable materials don’t have to be thrown away
To you, your old toothbrush and your kid’s empty Skittles bag seem like trash. For TerraCycle, they’re the way of the future. ...
15 years ago
Rigali releases another statement, says more priests on leave
Cardinal Justin Rigali has responded again to the Grand Jury report that details the abuse charges against four priests and a teacher. Us ...
15 years ago
Toomey, Geithner continue to spar over debt
A political debate between Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey on federal spending continues to heat ...
15 years ago
Neshaminy School District hosting workshops on female bullying
Perhaps among the most privy to the slander, name-calling and reputation-smearing among girls are their teachers. Parents may not ...
15 years ago
Council Chairman says Delaware County’s outlook optimistic
The county may be losing a magistrate position, but things are otherwise looking up in Delco. Council Chairman Jack Whelan said yesterday ...
15 years ago
Crime scene investigators enter John Wheeler’s home
Investigators entered John Wheeler III’s New Castle home yesterday. According to The News Journal, crime scene investigat ...
15 years ago
Two men arrested in fatal traffic court beating
Police yesterday arrested two men in connection with the fatal beating outside a Philadelphia Traffic Court building last week. ...
15 years ago
NCCo not renewing $100k lobbyist contract
The budget axe is falling in New Castle County, starting with the county’s Washington lobbyist. New Castle County is facing ...
15 years ago
Delaware County magistrate position among state budget cuts
A Delaware County magistrate position is among eight being cut from the state budget to reduce costs. Cuts in seven counties are expected ...
15 years ago