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Philadelphia police officer caught stealing from drug dealer

A Philadelphia Police officer was arrested Tuesday in a sting operation by federal authorities for his attempt to rip off drug dealers, reports say.

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Gov. Tom Corbett spoke Wednesday at the National Constitution Center, which announced an agreement with the New York Public Library. Students from Samuel Powel Elementary were on hand for the event. Rikard Larma/Metro

Original Bill of Rights will call Philly its home

The National Constitution Center will now display one of the 12 surviving copies on loan from the New York Public Library.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged bill of rights, constitution, Gov. Tom Corbett, national constitution center, New York Public Library, philly, tom corbett | Reply
National Constitution Center Philadelphia

Gov. Tom Corbett to visit National Constitution Center for announcement

Gov. Tom Corbett will visit the National Constitution Center Wednesday for what the museum bills as a “historic announcement.”

Posted in Education, Lifestyle, Local, News
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election vote

Elections Tuesday to pick controller and judges

On Tuesday, voters will have many options.

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Tagged philly, primary | Reply
mayor michael nutter bike share Philadelphia

Join Mayor Nutter for bike to work day

Mayor Michael Nutter will lead a group of bicyclists from Boat House Row, through the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Love Park for National Bike to Work Day.

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City Councilman Bill Green. Rikard Larma/METRO

City Councilman Bill Green says tax hikes “unlikely to pass”

City Councilman Bill Green called the School District of Philadelphia “a drowning man.”

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bicycle man on bike red light

Philadelphia named one of the “Most Bikeable” cities

Amount of bike lanes, trails, hills and destinations were factors, as was the number of bike riders.

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Mayor Michael Nutter said 91 percent of property taxes are paid in the dame year they are due.

Nutter proposes tax on cigarettes, liquor-by-the-drink to help schools

Mayor Michael Nutter proposed tax increases on cigarettes and on liquor by the drink to raise money for the city’s school district, he said today.

Posted in Local, Money, News
Tagged budget, cigarette, cigarettes, deficit, education, liquor by the drink, mayor michael nutter, philly, school district of philadelphia, taxes, william hite | Reply
Sara Watkins and Greg Coleman want the mic at the Welcome America! festival. Rikard Larma/METRO

Students want to take the Welcome America! stage to save their school

Students hope to broadcast their message at Welcome America!

Posted in Local, News
Tagged ?uestlove, CAPA, Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, philly, Questlove, Wawa Welcome America!, welcome america | Reply
Donovan McNabb. Getty Images.

Donovan McNabb to retire a Philadelphia Eagle

The controversial quarterback, who also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins during his 12-year career, will sign a one-day contract with the Eagles,

Posted in Local, News, NFL, Sports
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