Schuylkill Navigation System carried coal to Philadelphia in the mid-1800s
It was clear in the early 1800s that Schuylkill County’s coal deposits were going to become big business. Investors like Stephen Girard, a Philadelphia banker and one of the richest men in the world, ...
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Think you know Eagles’ history? Test yourself with this quiz
Nick Foles was the starting quarterback for the Eagles when they beat the Patriots on Feb. 4, 2018 to win the Super Bowl. Who ...
The Times Herald6d
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, trade dispute with Colombia threatens flower imports
But romantics may spared from becoming victims of a trade dispute. The White House declared victory on Sunday, saying that ...
The Mercury6d
Philadelphia man admits to being leader of multi-county gun trafficking network
The leader of a multi-county gun and drug trafficking organization awaits his fate from a judge after he admitted to ...
Daily Local News12d
Former Sixers, La Salle University star Doug Overton faces lewdness charges in Chester County
Prosecutors asked the judge overseeing former La Salle University and 76er basketball star Douglas M. Overton Jr.’s case to ...
The Times Herald12d
Dangerous cold to continue; how to stay warm, Montgomery County shelter resources
If you or someone you know needs help with temporary shelter from the cold weather or a longer-term housing issue, call the ...
Main Line13d
Academy of Notre Dame’s Tori Abruzzo is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week (Jan. 20-26)
The senior was named Most Outstanding Athlete at the recent National Catholic Swimming Championships at Loyola (Md.) ...
USNI17d
Carrier John F. Kennedy Leaves Philadelphia for Final Voyage to Texas Scrapyard
Kennedy (CV-67) is on its way from the Navy’s Philadelphia Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility to Brownsville, Texas for dismantling. Shortly before 9 a.m., tugs maneuvered the hulk down the ...
Philadelphia Inquirer17d
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to see the full Sixers sports hub project before deciding if Pa. should invest
Josh Shapiro says he isn’t closing the book on the state getting involved in the team’s new South Philadelphia arena project. Shapiro, a Democrat in his first term and a major Sixers fan, said in an ...
WPUR18d
The 9 most wanted, dangerous people in Pennsylvania
Several were last known to live within an hour or so of the Philadelphia area. Freddy Calle of Hazelton ... Gerado Cruz-Hernandez of Norristown, PA Gerado Cruz-Hernandez of Norristown PA is wanted by ...