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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
Thirty-two artists have registered for the gladiator event on the floor of the Arts Garage, a performance space in Lower North Philadelph ...
15 years ago
Sugarhouse funds four charities
f you’re sharing gambling revenues with local charities, why not include one that could earn you some neighborhood goodwill and pol ...
15 years ago
One flu shot, not two, this year
The regular flu shot this year covers H1N1 and two other strains. We’re heading into flu season, and your doctor or pharmacy ...
15 years ago
Aside from the economy and the struggle to find jobs, the midterm elections dominates daily conversations among most Americans. All indic ...
15 years ago
More than 70 cyclists join Governor Markell in ride over C & D canal
Bicycle enthusiasts celebrate the new bike lanes over the St. Georges bridge that they’ve been advocating for more than 20 years. ...
15 years ago
Twin filmmakers focus on Philadelphia’s Mutter
The Quay brothers grew up in the area, but live in London. They’re famous for disturbing stop-motion animated films. Many f ...
15 years ago
Police looking for those behind fake torpedo
Long metal object found at a construction site was determined not to have any explosives inside. A fake torpedo was found buried a ...
15 years ago