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City Gears Up For Sunday’s Broad Street Run

Philadelphia is gearing up for this weekend’s Broad Street Run, and the city is making sure to take every precaution.

2013/05/03

(Gov. Corbett, Mayor Nutter, and a Nittany Lions mascot were among those taking part in the ceremony marking the start of the EEBH rehab, in rear. Credit: Pat Loeb)

Ceremony Marks Start of Buildout For ‘Energy Efficient Building Hub,’ In South Philadelphia

Now in the third year of a five-year, $130-million grant, the hub will finally get its own building: a retrofit.

2013/04/24

CSX Train Derails In South Philadelphia Navy Yard

Officials say six cars of a CSX train carrying an industrial chemical derailed in south Philadelphia, but no injuries were reported.

2013/03/24

Runners Cross The Finish Line At The Annual Broad Street Run

The winner finished the race with an unofficial time of 47 minutes flat. His name has yet to be announced. The women’s winner, Esther Erb, finished in about 56 minutes.

2012/05/06

Students participating in catapult workshop. (Credit: Cherri Gregg)

Pilot Program Teaches Philadelphia Students To Solve Real World Problems

The new approach to education has helped the students test the their imagination.

2012/03/03

Day Two Of The 3-Day Komen Walk For The Cure (Credit: Jericka Duncan, CBS 3)

Day Two Of The Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk For The Cure

The sun was shining and there was a crisp fall breeze, a much better day for the 2,200 walkers than the rainy day one.

2011/10/15

Vintage Baseball Enthusiasts Play At Navy Yard This Weekend

Wool uniforms. Handlebar mustaches. Thick-handled bats and no gloves. It’s base ball — two words — the way it was played in the 1860′s.

2011/08/15

Tasty Baking Company To Cut 32 Jobs At Ex-Corporate HQ

Tasty Baking Co., the maker of Tastykakes and other packaged sweets, will cut 32 jobs at its former corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, a move decided upon after it was acquired by Flower Foods Inc. this year, Tasty said Friday.

2011/08/05

The barrels of Yards brewery loomed in the background during a presentation from the Growing Greener campaign. (Credit: Mike Dougherty)

Supporters Of ‘Growing Greener’ Call For The Program’s Renewal

More than $200 million have been spent since 1999 to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources, as part of a little-known initiative called “Growing Greener,” which is set to expire at month’s end. Supporters gathered at Yards Brewery in Philadelphia Monday, calling for the program’s renewal.

2011/06/21