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PA’s Get Away Campaign Aims to Boost Tourism in Philly

PA House Tourism & Recreational Development Committee Chair Mary Jo Daley has said she is proud to help announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development launched...

Stroke Survivor to Perform at Philadelphia Tango Festival After Remarkable Recovery

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and a Philadelphia-based dance teacher exemplifies the extraordinary recovery that ispossible with hard work, timely medical care, the support of a caring partner and...

From fires to floods, Bridesburg vet answers the call

Joe Luczkowski gets a phone call at 3 a.m.A family in Philly just experienced the lowest point in their lives. The home they lived in...

SugarHouse looking for a bigger pot in year two

On the last weekend of September, SugarHouse Casino, the city’s first — and, so far, only — gambling house, celebrated its first year in business.The casino also announced...

Actor gets short notice for Walking Fish short play fest

For most of humanity, it’s a safe bet that getting up on stage and acting before a room full of people ranks right up...

Police seek man in spring assault on Delaware Ave.

Philadelphia police are seeking the public’s help in a four-month-old car jacking that took place in Northern Liberties.Police today released images and video of...

Northern Liberties talent behind new TV show

Northern Liberties’ own Larry Freedman — chair of the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association’s Zoning Committee — has begun a new melodic venture.It’s a television show called Danny’s Guitar Shop,...

Taylor announces Senior Expo bus schedule

State Rep. John J. Taylor’s Senior Expo 2011 will be held Fri., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cohocksink Recreation Center,...
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