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Nutter signs ethical conduct orders
Mayor Michael Nutter has signed executive orders regulating ethical conduct among city employees. The orders prohibit nepotism, acceptanc ...
15 years ago
Released prisoner enjoys his first freedom meal
After being released from Graterford Prison today, Louis Mickens-Thomas enjoyed his first meal as a free man as he chatted with WHYY̵ ...
15 years ago
NJ ski helmet bill inching closer to being a law
After two decades of on-and-off consideration from New Jersey legislators, a bill requiring young skiers to wear helmets is close to bein ...
15 years ago
Logan neighbors to discuss undeveloped “Triangle”
Tonight’s quarterly meeting of the Logan Neighborhood Advisory Committee is dedicated to seeking a sustainable development plan for ...
15 years ago
Shore towns ranked among best in nation for doing business
Ocean City, NJ, tops the list as the best place in the nation for independent retailers to do business. Atantic City came in at No. 22. ...
15 years ago
New York Times gives Philadelphia restaurant tour
Prepare yourself for an invasion. ...
15 years ago
Expecting the unexpected in South Philly
Monks clad in orange robes are intently brushing a fresh coat of bright red paint onto the front gate of the Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple ...
15 years ago
Butkovitz selects firm for Sheriff’s audit
Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz has made his choice for the Sheriff’s Department audit. Deloitte Financial Advisory Ser ...
15 years ago
City denies Ride the Ducks plan for Schuylkill
The City of Philadelphia has denied a contract to Ride the Ducks for tours that would take the amphibious vehicles into the Schuylkill Ri ...
15 years ago
Graterford prisoner released today
Lizz Fiedler arrived at Graterford Prison this morning, where Louis Mickens-Thomas will be released today. The 82-year-old served a 40-ye ...
15 years ago
South Philly girl wins reserved parking spot
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has agreed to reserve a handicap parking space for a 12-year-old girl who’s suing them. Salina S ...
15 years ago
Much is being said, and much more will be said after tonight’s State of the Union, about Barack Obama’s “move to the center,” whi ...
15 years ago
The Next Great Baker: Delaware’s Dana Herbert
It may not have all the pizazz yet of the Dancing with the Stars glass ball trophy, but Dana Herbert must feel like he put ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia says no to duck boats on Schuylkill
The city of Philadelphia has rejected a proposal to move the “Ride the Ducks” boats to the Schuylkill River. But ...
15 years ago
Young people working to revitalize Camden
It takes courage to leave a city, knowing it’s no longer the place you came to love and may never be again. It takes more courage t ...
15 years ago