The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a prominent daily newspaper based in Philadelphia.
The Inquirer holds the distinction of being the third-longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the United States.
Known for its extensive reach, it boasts the largest circulation in both Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley.
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Anonymous Donation of $500,000 Establishes Interest-Free Loans for Local Federal Employees
An anonymous donor has made a $500,000 donation to the Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia for interest-free, short-term loans to federal employees in…
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Sen. Bob Casey Ends Speculation on Potential Presidential Run
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania stated last week that he would not run for president in the next election, thus ending months of speculation,…
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Villanova Product Signs Pro Soccer Contract with Philadelphia Union Affiliate
West Chester native Zach Zandi is now a professional soccer player after he recently signed a contract with the Bethlehem Steel, the Philadelphia Union’s affiliate…
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Digital First Media Offers $1.4 Billion to Buy Gannett Co., Parent of USA Today
In an attempt to become the largest publisher of newspapers in the country, Alden Global Capital, a New York hedge fund that controls Digital First…
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CEO of Applied Bank Donates $16 Million to His Alma Mater in Wilmington
Rocco Abessinio, the CEO of Delaware-based Applied Bank, which has offices in Glen Mills, has donated $16 million to his alma mater, Salesianum, a Catholic…
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Appeals Court Agrees with Local School Districts, Allows Taxation of Land Where Billboards Stand
A Pennsylvania appeals court has given the green light to Delaware County school districts to start taxing land used for billboards, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Third-Generation Steak Shop in Broomall an Institution ‘Like Happy Days’
Thunderbird, the third-generation steak shop in Broomall, is a local hotbed for Eagles-related chatter and the perfect place to enjoy a game, writes Maria Panaritis…
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Flu Spreads Through Region as ‘Numbers Have Just Rocketed Up’
The number of people affected by flu is on the rise in both the Philadelphia area and Pennsylvania as a whole, especially in recent weeks,…
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Penn State to Trademark Its Moniker to ‘Make Sure It’s Not Used for Nefarious Purposes’
Penn State has filed a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to put the official stamp on its longstanding, yet unofficial moniker “Happy…
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Last Year’s Steady Stream of Precipitation Brought Record Rainfall to Region
Last year was one for the books, with many towns across the Philadelphia region experiencing record rainfall, writes Frank Kummer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Brookhaven Woman Finds Unexpected Source of Help in Paying for GED-Related Expenses
Emilia Ford of Brookhaven found unexpected help in paying for GED-related expenses from her Keystone First Medicaid plan, writes Phil Galewitz for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Developer Donates Land for Mass-Transit Station Near Marcus Hook
Commercial Development has donated land for the construction of a mass-transit station in the hopes of drawing in projects to the 420-acre former site of…
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Baseball Lifer Mike Scioscia Still Devoted to Delco, Philadelphia
Despite living in California for nearly four decades, Springfield native and baseball lifer Mike Scioscia is still devoted to Delaware County and Philadelphia, writes Frank…
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Temple’s New Football Coach Has Delaware County Roots
Temple’s football team will look to continue its recent streak of success under new head coach Manny Diaz, who has roots in Delaware County, writes…
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#7 Lansdowne Native, the Face of Philly’s Rock Renaissance Believes New Album Is His Best Yet
Rock star Kurt Vile, a Lansdowne native and Penn Wood High School graduate, believes his new album, Bottle It In, is his best one yet,…
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Aldan Woman Hopes to Build French Toast Empire
Aldan resident Charisse McGill aims to create a snack-food empire centered around French toast bites, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Until recently, McGill…
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Experts at Crozer-Keystone Sound Alarm on Class of Drugs Behind Increasing Number of Overdoses
Doctors and researchers across the country, including the experts at Delaware County’s Crozer-Keystone Health System, are sounding the alarm on a class of drugs prescribed…






















