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15 min ago | KYW-AM Philadelphia

Independence Day Parade Returns to Historic Philadelphia

It wouldn't be the 4th of July without a parade! "People clapping, standing, screaming, cheering." "It brings back memories of when I was a little kid!" "It all started here!" "I remember my father used to stick me on his shoulders and squeeze me up front and I could see everything." For the first time in 18 years, Philadelphia's Independence Day ...

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

KYW-AM Philadelphia

Area Man Creates Localized Web Site for Philadelphia Jobs

A Philadelphia area man -- who was pounding the pavement earlier this year looking for a job -- has developed a web site that might make the process easier for others around the Delaware Valley.

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KYW-AM Philadelphia

Latest Class of Philadelphia Police Officers Graduates

Monday was graduation day for more than 150 young men and women of the Philadelphia Police Academy.

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Times Leader

In Philly schools, most students get a free lunch

For students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, there IS such a thing as a free lunch _ and a free breakfast, too.

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Happy News

"The Thinker" Moves to Philadelphia During Rodin Restorations

Like many great minds in Philadelphia, "The Thinker" is taking a summer vacation.

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Kdka.com

Body Of Pa. Man Recovered, Nephew Still Missing

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Associated Content

Sid Bookers Stinger Lounge in Philadelphia

Cabaret and Discothque owner and entrepreneur business proprietor Sid Booker's Stinger Lounge was founded in 1967 at 4600 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

Phila.gov

City Of Philadelphia Publishes Third List Of Top Business Tax Delinquents

Philadelphia , June 29, 2009 - The City of Philadelphia today added 57 businesses and 37 associated officers, against whom it has obtained judgments exceeding $5.2 million, to its published lists of business tax judgments against delinquent taxpayers.

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KYW-AM Philadelphia

More Defendants Plead Guilty in South Phila. Robbery-Rape

All four defendants have now pleaded guilty in a vicious crime spree which began with the robbery of a man last year in Philadelphia and ended with the gang rape of his sister.

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Philly.com

Steven Wells, legendary journalist for Philadelphia Weekly, dies

Bristish born journalist Steven Wells, who built a legendary reputation as an acerbic critic and irascible commentator, died last week after a long battle with cancer.

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Editorial Assistant - Philadelphia, PA

Great opportunity for journalism student or new grad. SJ Magazine, a leading lifestyle magazine covering Southern New Jersey, is looking for a dedicated team player to join our editorial staff.

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Philly-area Supermarket Evacuated

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Girl, Man Missing In River Near Philadelphia

Share + Jul 4, 2009 1:27 am US/Eastern A girl fell off a boat Friday evening into the Delaware River, prompting two men to jump into the water to rescue her and setting off an intense search, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Southwest Philadelphia Review

Area residents and locals in the music business reflect back on memories of Michael J

A veteran of the Philadelphia airwaves, Patty Jackson has played her share of Michael Jackson songs as a disk jockey.

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Philly.com

PhillyClout: Mayor Nutter Appoints Parks and Rec Commission

Philadelphia, July 2, 2009 Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today the membership of the newly-created Commission on Parks and Recreation.

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CBS 3

Man Pleads Guilty To Boarding Plane With Gun

A Philadelphia man faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to boarding an airplane while carrying a concealed weapon.

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Philadelphia's WB 17

Pa. boy, 2, dies after being accidentally left in hot minivan outside his day care center

A toddler left in a hot minivan outside his suburban Philadelphia day care center has died of hyperthermia.

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Centre Daily Times

Pa. politician seeks new corruption trial

Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo is seeking a new trial on corruption charges, alleging the jury was tainted.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

WHTM-TV Harrisburg

Boy Killed in 1985 Reburied

A 13-year-old Pennsylvania boy killed in 1985 has been laid to rest with his killer in prison.

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Centre Daily Times

Arrest made in Philadelphia double slaying

Philadelphia police say they've arrested a woman who "played a significant role" in planning a well-orchestrated murder of a woman and her companion in her upscale apartment building.

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