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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 ...
16 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 ...
16 years ago
Aside from the economy and the struggle to find jobs, the midterm elections dominates daily conversations among most Americans. All indic ...
16 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. ...
16 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 ...
16 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 ...
16 years ago
PHA residents weigh in on Carl Greene’s future
Seniors at the James Weldon Johnson Homes in North Philadelphia have varied opinions about the head of Philadelphia’s Housing Autho ...
16 years ago
Collecting health care spending information
During the health care debate, many of us got a lot more curious, and informed, about the cost of our workplace insurance. The Cen ...
16 years ago
Philadelphia’s Northeastern Hospital is coming back
New version of medical center will have everything of a regular hospital, except for an emergency room. A closed hospital is getti ...
16 years ago
EPA holds hearings in Philadelphia on pollution rule
The so-called “transport rule” is meant to reduce airborne emissions that cross state lines. The Environmental Protec ...
16 years ago
Report: Del. treasurer paid as a consultant
Published report says Jones-Potter is getting paid by Delaware and Wilmington. Her opponent in next month’s primary says more infor ...
16 years ago
Medical decision-making for people with disabilities
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision clarifies that health care providers – not family members – make the choice for life-sus ...
16 years ago