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Philadelphia charity gets $747 million grant
The donation brings the William Penn Foundation holdings to $1.9 billion dollars, putting it among the top 30 charities in the country. ...
16 years ago
Amsterdam remembered as tireless arts advocate
Speakers remembered Peggy Amsterdam as tenacious, passionate, and fun. The late director of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alli ...
16 years ago
Toll hike going into effect on Pa. turnpike
Under the previously approved hike, turnpike drivers will encounter a 3% toll increase. The new year means new tolls on a major hi ...
16 years ago
Philadelphia’s violent crime drops
The city saw 302 murders so far in 2009, down from 333 in 2008. Violent crime in Philadelphia is down compared to previous years. ...
16 years ago
Lawsuit filed to save NJ postal facility
The American Postal Workers Union has filed a lawsuit to stop the closing of the Postal Service Distribution Center in Swedesboro. ...
16 years ago
Free First Night Fun in Wilmington
To kick off 2010, the City of Wilmington is offering residents a bargain with free admission to its First Night Celebration. ...
16 years ago
Groups say drilling is a threat to NJ water
The concern is about a process known as fracting where water containing chemicals is forced into the ground to push out natural gas. ...
16 years ago
The Mummers will only have to cover about $40,000 in expenses for their annual parade after a combination of reduced costs and private do ...
16 years ago
City urges post holiday “tree-cycling”
The Christmas tree recycling program begins January 9th and ends January 16th. The Philadelphia Streets Department has one last wi ...
16 years ago
Experts in language and literature find tight job market
One hundred and fifteen tables are set up at the Modern Language Association annual convention for college reps to interview prospective ...
16 years ago
States worry over expanded Medicaid costs
The health care bills now headed to a Congressional conference committee require states to serve more people through Medicaid. But will t ...
16 years ago
Death penalty means emotional journey for victims’ families
When John “Jordan” Lewis was sentenced to die for killing Philadelphia police officer Chuck Cassidy last month, Cassidy’ ...
16 years ago
Hang up, or pay up in two Delaware cities in 2010
Starting New Year’s Day, drivers in Delaware will have to keep the cell phones off their ears while driving in two cities or risk p ...
16 years ago