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Wilmington Catholic school cites diocesan bankruptcy among reasons for closing
Wilmington’s St. Paul School announced today it wi ...
15 years ago
Tour guides told they can’t sue over test that hasn’t been created
Tour guides in Philadelphia today were told their free speech lawsuit has no legs as long as the test they’re fighting doesn’ ...
15 years ago
Injured Delaware County wrestler in Youth Services custody pending parents’ decision on surgery
The injured high school wrestler whose parents are fighting doctors’ recommendations for surgery will remain in the custody of Dela ...
15 years ago
Repeat drunk driver charged with 4th DUI
A Delaware City man has been charged with driving under the influence for a fourth time, following a brief police chase. ...
15 years ago
N.J. may reduce fine for drivers who forget licenses
New Jersey motorists may soon get a break. State lawmakers are considering a measure to reduce some fines. Legislation sponsored b ...
15 years ago
New plan for offshore wind in mid-Atlantic
The National Strategic Work Plan for Offshore Wind is the nation’s newest guidelines for establishing and implementing wind power o ...
15 years ago
Windermere fire victims say they haven’t seen Red Cross aid
Despite news reports, press releases and benefit events, victims of last month’s fire at the Windermere Court Apartments in West Ph ...
15 years ago
Talk about race by not talking about it
The idea of talking about race might actually be more complicated than the discussion itself. That’s why, at a recent event sponsor ...
15 years ago
Irv Ackelsberg: Why I’m not running for City Council
Lawyer and Germantown resident Irv Ackelsberg won third place in a close race during the 2007 Democratic Primary for the Eighth Distri ...
15 years ago
Black clergy endorse Nutter’s re-election
Mayor Michael Nutter has received a major endorsement in his run for re-election. The Black Clergy of Philadelphia is supporting M ...
15 years ago
SugarHouse asks Gaming Board for 14 more table games
SugarHouse Casino has asked the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for 14 addition table games, which the casino is prepared to do some re ...
15 years ago
Irv Ackelsberg: No on council run
Ever since Eighth District Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller announced that she would not seek re-election all eyes have been on who will ba ...
15 years ago
Hughes introduces legislation package in response to problems at abortion clinic
After shocking reports of late-term abortions and homicides from Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s West Philadelphia clinic came news that impro ...
15 years ago
Mandel joins citizens to sue over real estate taxes
Brett Mandel, Philadelphia’s self-described budget bulldog has joined a group of Philadelp ...
15 years ago
North Philadelphia church recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
NewsWorks reader/contributor Bob Shipman sent the photo below from Holy Nation Baptist Church in North Philadelphia. Pictured are ...
15 years ago