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Among violators of city snow law are some city agencies
The hazards of winter include icy roads and snowy sidewalks. Despite the danger, and the law, some Philadelphia sidewalks still bea ...
15 years ago
Reward offered for information on Philly subway arson
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction ...
15 years ago
DSU names new football head coach
The Delaware State Hornets have a new football coach to lead them in the 2011 season. Kermit Blount replaces Al Lavan whose contract was ...
15 years ago
Hope and fear at Martin Luther King High
Martin Luther King High School is officially on its way to becoming a charter school this fall, but not everyone is happy about it.   ...
15 years ago
Parents sue for right to treat son without surgery
The parents of a Chichester teenager have filed a suit against Jefferson Hospital to be able to treat their son’s wrestling injury ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia continues its tradition as a (junk) food town
The Junk Food Tour is probably good for local business, but it’ll definitely wreak havoc on your digestive tract. The food town rep ...
15 years ago
Bensalem cell phone driving ban begins today
Whether you’re cruising along the river in Bristol or speeding down I-95, don’t get caught chatting while driving in Bensalem ...
15 years ago
Prospect Park stabbing incident joins list of teen violence
A fight in Prospect Park took a violent turn Monday when one 17-year-old stabbed another. The nearly 18-year-old suspect has been charged ...
15 years ago
N.J. considers ban on flushing away medications
New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit health-care facilities from dumping drugs into sewer systems. ...
15 years ago
Gosnell requests public defender, gets friendly in courtroom
Seems Dr. Kermit Gosnell isn’t quite aware of the gravity of the charges against him. He put on an odd little show in court this mo ...
15 years ago
School voucher plan gains traction in New Jersey
New Jersey is moving closer to enacting a limited school voucher program. Legislative committees in the state Senate and Assembly ...
15 years ago
Delaware’s Polar Bear Plunge: a sure sign of spring
Delaware’s Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware is Sunday.&nb ...
15 years ago
Post Office closing locations in North and Northeast Philadelphia
Snail mail just got slower, people. Three Philadelphia post offices are closing in April. ...
15 years ago
Sideline concussion test can determine injury in 40 seconds
Research out of the University of Pennsylvania shows a new sideline test for concussions can determine if a recently injured player is di ...
15 years ago
N.J. considers plan for discount energy purchases
A measure in the New Jersey Legislature would help towns save money by buying energy in bulk. The bill sponsored by Assemblyman Up ...
15 years ago