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Rizzo’s giant visage disappears from Market, for now
A mural of the storied mayor of the 1970s had been painted directly onto stucco, which was crumbling off the wall. The wall is now covere ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia police want to monitor private security cams
The department’s proposed budget includes a plan for the city to get video from privately owned security cameras via the Internet. ...
15 years ago
Fire commissioner: More cuts will affect service
The commissioner says there is already a shortage of paramedics in the city. He’s working on bring more medics into the program by ...
15 years ago
Mayor Nutter: Wynn ‘in love’ with civic vision for Philadelphia
Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn met with Philadelphia Mayor Nutter Monday night. The two discussed Wynn’s plans to rescue the s ...
15 years ago
How nursing strikes hurt patients
Temple University Hospital and striking nurses begin talking Temple University Hospital and its nursing union have begun negotiati ...
15 years ago
$10,000 award offered in shooting of Philadelphia police officer
Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey says the person who shot Sergeant Ralston is a threat to other police officers and residents and must ...
15 years ago
DSU may avoid court date in Title IX equestrian suits
Delaware State University has decided to postpone dropping its women’s equestrian team for one year. Delaware State Universi ...
15 years ago
Mortgage free homes available with one catch
Curators are being offered a lifetime rent-free lease on several historic homes in New Castle County. New Castle County is offerin ...
15 years ago
New rules imposed on Philadelphia courts
New rules aimed at making Philadelphia’s court system more efficient go into effect on April 6. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ...
15 years ago
Temple nurses union won’t mince words over controversial contract clause
The dispute between management and striking nurses at Temple University Hospital includes a quarrel over put-downs and name calling. ...
15 years ago
Sestak says Specter’s too debate-shy
Congressman Joe Sestak continues to hammer Senator Arlen Specter for only agreeing to one debate before the May 18th Democratic Senate pr ...
15 years ago
Lower Merion family wants webcam photos kept private
Parents of one Lower Merion teen are worried the investigation into alleged spying through school-issued laptops could compromise his pri ...
15 years ago
Lawmaker considers cutting state legislature in half
The House Majority Policy Committee will take a look at the feasibility of eliminating the entire state Senate during a hearing in Philad ...
15 years ago