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Wells Fargo Center to unveil world’s fastest beer-dispensing system
Maybe you (or someone you know) have set records on how quickly you can drink a beer. Now the Wells Fargo Center will unveil the world ...
15 years ago
Helmet law for young skiers advances in N.J.
Sponsors of a bill that would require kids in New Jersey to wear helmets while skiing say the measure is the closest it has ever been to ...
15 years ago
Today Philadelphia gets a second candidate running for an office she promises to try and abolish. John Kromer is already running for sher ...
15 years ago
After N.J. detour, painting taken by Nazis is returned
Suzanne Delehanty was planning to use a 16th century portrait of a young boy for an exhibition this spring, but her plans changed when&nb ...
15 years ago
Temple among top 10 most influential Twitter accounts
Temple is ranked No. 8. And on this list, it’s a good thing. The university’s Twitter accoun is among the top 10 most influen ...
15 years ago
Jimmy Rollins to advise Temple students on music industry
Jimmy Rollins is probably best known in Philadelphia for one thing. But that’s not what he’ll be talking to Temple students a ...
15 years ago
Children’s toys from accused Lewes pediatrician won’t be sold
They had created as much controversy as the crime itself. Now the toys not taken for evidence in the Earl Bradley pedophile case wi ...
15 years ago
Prepping parents for PSSA tests
NewsWorks reader Bob Shipman sends us the following information about PSSA prep for parents: Test prep is available in two locatio ...
15 years ago
Travel Channel show highlights best, weirdest in Philadelphia food
An episode of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods will showcase some of the best of Philadelphia’s food scene tomorro ...
15 years ago
Carpenters Union will endorse Nutter for second term
The Carpenters Union is the latest to announce support for Mayor Michael Nutter’s second term. Edward Coryell, executive sec ...
15 years ago
Council presidency up for grabs
Philadelphia City Council president Anna Verna’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year will set off a scramb ...
15 years ago
Nutter announces cold weather safety plans
As temperatures dip into the single digits, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has announced the city’s cold weather plans. ...
15 years ago
N.J. panel reviews consequences for teen ‘sexting’
Teenagers in New Jersey who send sexually explicit photos online could avoid criminal prosecution under terms of a bill advancing in the ...
15 years ago
Would politicians get to put DROP on hold?
A Philadelphia city councilman is considering legislation to freeze politicians’ DROP payments. Councilman Frank DiCicco say ...
15 years ago
SugarHouse hosts Mummers appreciation event
SugarHouse Casino tonight will host an event to honor the Mummers. Billed as an inaugural event, the casino will host Mummers and their f ...
15 years ago