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A woman discovered beaten in Kensington four months ago has been identified by a family member. Known only as ‘Jane Doe’ ...
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An escaped prisoner from Maryland fled to Philadelphia over the weekend and was captured last night. The Associated Reports the 22-year-o ...
14 years ago
After punch-out threat, time for new election setup in Philly?
Last week, the chairwoman of the City Commissioners in Philadelphia threatened to punch out a reporter who asked about her daughter being ...
14 years ago
Hundreds of law enforcement officers, firefighters and corrections officers in New Jersey improperly obtained anabolic steroids and human ...
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Officials in northwestern Pennsylvania say they hope a new observation deck and walkway under construction at a historic railroad bridge ...
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Morning, folks! Some Philly news this morning: After years of controversy, a memorial near the Liberty Bell marking the spo ...
14 years ago
Santorum considers presidential campaign
At Pennsylvania Society festivities this weekend, one of the main topics of conversation was whether or not former Senator Rick Santorum ...
14 years ago
Opera sets up ‘Shops’ in Comcast building basement
Philadelphia will see the American premiere of a new comic opera this week. But it won’t be at the Academy of Music, nor the Kimmel ...
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Octavius Catto: A forgotten legacy
Octavius Catto was, in his day, as known for his civil rights activism as was Frederick Douglass.
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Shoppers taking a stroll down Main Street in Manayunk over the weekend took in a unique holiday-themed street performance. With a ...
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“Living in Germantown” looks at race
Last week about 60 residents gathered to explore ways to create h ...
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How the new zoning code will affect East Falls and Mt. Airy
Zoning code reform doesn’t sound very sexy. But all that esoteric talk of “allowed uses” and “C2 districts ...
14 years ago
Black farmers market comes to West Oak Lane
After driving across four states, brothers Cornelius and Larry Holmes pulled their pickup truck to the side of Limekiln P ...
14 years ago
Kicking cigarettes can require new thought patterns
There is new ammunition in the fight to get Americans to give up cigarettes — better information on smoking and disease – and mor ...
14 years ago
How to reduce the risk of a property theft
The Philadelphia Police say there has been a rise in property crimes in Mt. Airy. Recently the 14th Police District, which includes Mt. A ...
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