Inquirer front pagePhila. sees surge in 'persistently dangerous' schools Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
A surging number of Philadelphia schools have been labeled "persistently dangerous" - so unsafe that parents have a right to send their children elsewhere.
Colleagues see a caring, giving Jill Biden Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Before last Saturday, Jill Biden managed to maintain a certain anonymity.
When students in her English classes at Delaware Technical and Community College asked her if she was related to Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., she would simply say yes, without elaborating.
Historic, by acclamation Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Sen. Barack Obama became the Democratic presidential nominee yesterday, making history as the first African American to head a major party ticket and climbing to within a step of the White House less than four years after he left the Illinois legislature.
Pa. awaits a blizzard of visits Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Tomorrow in Western Pennsylvania, Sen. Barack Obama will kick off his campaign as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate.
Live Arts/Fringe Festival starts Friday Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Very soon, two men - one Austrian, one Japanese - will open a store in Center City. For prices ranging from 80 cents to $5, they'll offer 60 performance pieces. Browse, choose, and they'll perform the one you purchased.
Next 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.
Today's Tribune-ReviewPennsylvania Dems embrace Biden Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:18:06 -0400
Pennsylvanian Democrats didn't have to wait long to get a personal visit from Scranton-native Joe Biden, the party's vice presidential nominee.
Current, former Rochester leaders charged with theft Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:01:48 -0400
The state Attorney General's office today charged the former borough manager of Rochester and the current council president with theft and related charges.
Fight leaves one injured at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:18:47 -0400
State Department of Public Welfare officials are investigating whether enough staff members were present at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center to ward off two fights earlier this week.
Ravenstahl cuts short convention trip Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:52:37 -0400
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has returned from the Democratic National Convention in Denver to deal with the sudden resignation of the city's top development official, a mayoral spokesman said today.
Schenley students adjust to new digs Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:19:32 -0400
About 750 students arrived this morning at Schenley High School at Reizenstein with first-day jitters and the hope that the new locale will be warmed by the familiar faces of teachers and friends.
Del Monte reports $10.1 million loss for quarter Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:36:56 -0400
Del Monte Foods Co. said today it lost more than $10 million during the three-month period ended July 27, as inflation and cost increases pummeled the San Francisco-based company.
Centredaily.com: LocalLearning to let the animals go Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:25:00 -0400
It was a bittersweet moment at the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair.
A.M.BRIEFING: Thursday Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:17:00 -0400
Man injured after being struck by car
P-O students get in school groove Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:40:00 -0400
OSCEOLA MILLS — Cradling clipboards in their arms, fourth graders at Osceola Mills Elementary School had detective work to do on their first day of school Wednesday.
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