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Penn Relays puts South St. detours through their paces
Between 40,000 and 60,000 people are expected to attend the oldest track and field competition in the United States this weekend. The Pen ...
16 years ago
Shad Fest celebrates Delaware River's past
With the arrival of spring, shad return to the Delaware River. There was a time when literally tons of the oceangoing fish would come up ...
16 years ago
Hollywood looks at mental illness
The film the Soloist opens today. Mental health advocates are glad the movie, based on a Steve Lopez book, is drawing attention to mental ...
16 years ago
Medical malpractice claims have dropped 54 percent in Philadelphia. For years Pennsylvania doctors have complained that frivolous ...
16 years ago
Construction projects threatened by looming strike
A strike could be on the horizon involving the General Building Contractors Association and the trade unions representing carpenters and ...
16 years ago
Poll: city divided against itself on budget
Philadelphia politicians are struggling to close the city’s projected $1.4 billion budget gap over the next five years. A poll of 8 ...
16 years ago
Green wants more "green" for greening
Philadelphia City Council is considering expanding the federal stimulus weatherization program to middle class residents. A bill introduc ...
16 years ago
Cyberbullying targeted by educators
Educators in Philadelphia are discussing the impact of cyberbullying, and how to stop it. A conference in Philadelphia today is helping t ...
16 years ago
Convicted former state Senator Vincent Fumo is asking the judge for a new trial or an acquittal. The move marks a first step toward filin ...
16 years ago
Poker proposal is on the table
Pennsylvania lawmakers will get their first crack at a controversial bill to legalize video poker during a House committee hearing today. ...
16 years ago