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Rough waves not necessarily bad news for beaches
Big waves can be a threat to swimmers but sometimes they add more sand to New Jersey’s beaches. Lifeguards along the Jersey ...
15 years ago
Expert: Feds will pressure settlement for South Philly High
Asian-American students complained about being targeted and bullied. Anil Kalhan of Drexel Law School says when the U.S. Justice Departm ...
15 years ago
On Saturday afternoon, in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial, an opportunist presumed to fill the shoes of an icon. It& ...
15 years ago
Are kids getting too much homework?
School is starting back up, and families everywhere are once again embroiled in the homework wars. New research from the Uni ...
15 years ago
School unions set to start year without contracts
Eleven union locals in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania suburbs likely to start work without a deal. Nearly 50 Pennsy ...
15 years ago
Critics say Old City advertising is an eyesore
They’re calling on SEPTA to take down ads that are wrapped around the entrance to the subway at 2nd and Market Streets. Ther ...
15 years ago
“Star Gazer” creator dies at 72
Jack Horkheimer, best known for hosting the PBS program Star Gazer passed away last week. Star Gazer was popular with amateur astronomers ...
15 years ago
Giving Government the Business
It’s the season for campaign vows. In this week’s Centre Square commentary, Chris Satullo dissects a frequent political pledge that ...
15 years ago
Paddle-wheel boat arrives in Philadelphia
The Belle will offer dinner cruises along the Delaware River. The attraction will employ up to 250 people during peak tourist season. ...
15 years ago
Nutter: rising murder rate not because of cuts
Philadelphia’s Mayor says it’s a trend other big cities are dealing with. He says it is not because he had to reduce police ...
15 years ago
The debate over heart screening for athletes
The death of a standout Philadelphia high school basketball player has renewed the debate about how to detect heart trouble in competitiv ...
15 years ago