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Princeton scraps plans for Arts and Transit neighborhood
After five years of planning and persistent opposition from neighborhood organization, Princeton University has decided to nix its propos ...
15 years ago
Carbon monoxide death first in Philadelphia since 2008
The death of an East Oak Lane man this morning in the first carbon monoxide death reported isPhiladelphia since 2008. The man was found d ...
15 years ago
‘Jihad Jane’ admits role in terror plot
The 47-year-old Philadelphia area woman known as “Jihad Jane” pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to her part in a terror ...
15 years ago
42-year-old teacher arrested for relationship with teen student
A Laurel High School teacher is behind bars, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Delaware State Police ...
15 years ago
Pennsylvania tax collections continue to exceed expectations
In more good news for Pennsylvania, tax collections continue to exceed expectations through the fiscal year. As of January, $264 million ...
15 years ago
Internet can prolong agony of bullying
Police used a cell-phone video of six Upper Darby students bullying 13-year-old Nadin Khouri to catch and arrest the teen’s torment ...
15 years ago
New design would eliminate flooding from Bala Cynwyd Middle School
Lower Merion School District officials have announced plans to redesign a portion of Bala Cynwyd Middle School’s property to contro ...
15 years ago
Statements by Corbett nominee not corroborated by colleagues
Gary Alexander says changes he made to Rhode Island’s health-care policy saved the state $100 million in 18 months. But Rhode Islan ...
15 years ago
Today marks the first day without Phillyist
After five-and-a-half years, today marks the first day without Phillyist. The blog ...
15 years ago
SEPTA unveils “SEP-TAINABLE” program plan
First the hybrid buses, then talks of an electronic fare system and now . . . drum roll please . . . “SEP-TAINABLE.” SEPTA ha ...
15 years ago
Derek Green not entering 8th District Council race
Derek Green, special counsel to 9th District Councilwoman Marian Tasco, said today he won’t run for the 8th District council seat d ...
15 years ago
Rendell’s agriculture secretary now dean at Delaware Valley College
Former secretary of Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Department has taken on a new role. Russell Redding will serve as dean of agricultur ...
15 years ago
Sum up the winter weather in six words
There are signs of Spring, we swear. The groundhog will probably declare six more weeks of winter tomorrow, but he can’t stop time. ...
15 years ago