Inquirer front pageNext U.S. census could show more poverty in Phila. area Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Americans enjoyed a small bump in income last year, while the nation's poverty rate stayed virtually the same - 12.5 percent, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released yesterday.
Refused its sign, Unisys reconsiders move to city Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Not long after the Zoning Board of Adjustment nixed Unisys' plan to erect its big red logo high on Two Liberty Place yesterday, Mayor Nutter was on the phone with Unisys' chief executive officer, Joseph W. McGrath.
Clinton delivers for Obama Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
With a forceful and gracious Hillary Rodham Clinton setting the tone, the Democratic Party last night called for unity behind Barack Obama and escalated its verbal assault against Republican John McCain.
Clinton's supporters show her some love Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:41:19 -0000
DENVER - Beating drums and chanting, hundreds of bitter-end supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton marched through downtown yesterday, celebrating her historic candidacy and demanding a full roll-call vote at the Democratic National Convention to honor her.
Camden Diocese scales back reductions Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
After months of pleas, protests and legal threats against his planned reorganization of the Camden Diocese, Bishop Joseph Galante announced yesterday he will keep intact two parishes originally scheduled for merger, and retain as auxiliary worship sites three churches that were slated for closure.
Democrats start the show Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
DENVER - The 2008 Democratic National Convention opened last night with an impassioned Michelle Obama talking about the values that shaped her husband and the party paying a moving tribute to its cancer-stricken liberal lion, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
Today's Tribune-ReviewPirates call up Chavez Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:17:09 -0400
Reliever Jesse Chavez was ready to leave the clubhouse late last night in Durham, N.C., when he found out he'd been called up to join the Pirates.
URA Executive Director Ford resigns Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:16:46 -0400
Urban Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Pat Ford said he no longer supports Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's administration, which he characterized as having a "culture of deception and corruption."
Route 51 near Parkway West to close for two nights Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:13:36 -0400
PennDOT plans to shut down Route 51 near the Parkway West tonight and Thursday night during a bridge painting project.
PSU's Devlin not planning transfer at this time Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:21:45 -0400
Disappointment was evident in Pat Devlin's voice today as he discussed coming up second to Daryll Clark in the competition to be Penn State's starting quarterback.
Brookline fire leaves six homeless, destroys two businesses Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:19:48 -0400
The fire started at about 11 p.m. in a basement apartment at 940 Brookline Blvd., fire Capt. David Lewis said. The blaze was brought under control at 4:45 a.m., he said.
Belle Vernon man's body found in Monongahela River Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:17:02 -0400
A fisherman spotted the body of Todd Leoni, 41, of Belle Vernon, about 7 p.m. in the water off the intersection of Plum and South First streets in Elizabeth Borough.
Centredaily.com: LocalCandidates clash on warming, Iraq war Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:38:00 -0400
CENTRE HALL — Fifth Congressional District candidates disagreed on Iraq and global warming issues in a public forum Tuesday, and the presence of a third-party candidate thrust a new dynamic into the race.
A.M.BRIEFING: Wednesday Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:40:00 -0400
Crickfest slated for Sunday in Coburn Park
Philipsburg pedestrian injured in crash Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:32:00 -0400
A Philipsburg man suffered major injury when he stepped onto Presqueisle Street from between two parked cars about 3 p.m. Tuesday and was struck by a car.
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