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Video: Tom Corbett sworn in as DRPA board member

Lizz Fielder is at the Delaware River Port Authority this morning, where Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett has just been sworn in as a board member. L ...

15 years ago

Bill aims to spark post-mortem dialogue, Philadelphia editors talk publishing strategy

Good morning, Feeders! There’s plenty happening today, a lot of which we’re already covering. Make sure you check in frequent ...

15 years ago

Firefighters injured in two-alarm high rise fire

Update: The Associated Press reports one firefighter is in critical condition at the Hospital of the University of Penns ...

15 years ago

Social Security Administration employees protesting budget cuts during lunch break

Employees at the Social Security Administration will be eating on the run today as they fight to protect their agency. Employees of the S ...

15 years ago

Council candidate announces public safety plan at Strangler site

The vacant lot at Cumberland and Jasper streets has come to be known as the place the cops found a Kensington Strangler victim. Joe Grace ...

15 years ago

Politics & Policy

Same-sex marriage and Obama’s decision to dump DOMA

The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Clinton in 1996. Among other provisions, it s ...

15 years ago

Kimmel Center gears up for Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts will not be overlooked. Unless you think you can s ...

15 years ago

Death penalty mulled in Philadelphia abortion doctor case

Today is the formal arraignment for the abortion doctor charged with eight counts of murder in the deaths of a patient and seven newborns ...

15 years ago

Chestnut Hill bakery cooking up a treat for Bon Jovi

Tonight, New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi will rock the Wells Fargo Center. But first, he’ll eat cake. Today is the mus ...

15 years ago

Arts & Entertainment

Watson crashes against N.J. congressman

While the super-computer that won on “Jeopardy!” was taking a victory lap around the country, it was smacked down by U.S. Re ...

15 years ago

Layoffs loom for Philadelphia teachers

Many of Philadelphia’s 11,000 public school teachers are growing nervous about the increasing likelihood of layoffs. What ...

15 years ago

EMAN seeks sponsorships for May fundraisers

East Mt. Airy Neighbors (EMAN) may be a little more aggressive this spring in asking for money. EMAN will partner with West Mt. Ai ...

15 years ago

NewsWorks will host Eighth District debate and voter forums

An open seat has generated a Kentucky Derby-sized field of candidates in the Eighth Council District Democratic primary. At least ...

15 years ago

Supporters of suspended mail carriers to plot strategy

  Mt. Airy residents appear divided over whether two postal carriers caught drinking on the job should be fired. Some resi ...

15 years ago

The MLK turnaround – a view from the back of the room

The young man said, “You’re with the news?” Yes, I said. “I’m a student leader,” he replied, slender and though ...

15 years ago

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