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FAA Refuses Wind Farm Near Pa. Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is refusing to approve a wind farm near Erie International Airport, saying the wind turbines would interfere with radar needed to safely control...
Businesses Hiring, But Still Stingy With Raises
U.S. businesses were much less likely to boost pay in the third quarter than in previous months, a survey by the National Association for Business Economics found, The...
Potter Festival 'Magically' Aids Local Businesses
Molly Ellis is no witch. In fact, she's a self-professed muggle (non-magical folk), and she's OK with it.
Frost Development Acquires Northern...
Frost Development Co. has acquired a property in Northern Liberties and plans to construct a multifamily complex on the site.
University Breaks Ground on New Building
West Chester University broke ground on a new $39 million, five-story, 90,000-square-foot academic building that will house its college of business and public affairs.
Analysts Optimistic as Urban Outfitters Sales Slump
Urban Outfitters said Thursday that poor retail sales it reported back in September would continue quarter-to-date. »
Philly Entrepreneurs Compete for $400K at Forbes Summit
Forbes magazine's Under 30 Summit is bringing 1,000 of the world's most influential entrepreneurs to Philadelphia next week. »
Historic City Tavern Closes After Fire
Authorities responded to reports of smoke in a historic Philadelphia restaurant early Friday morning. »
Beloved Flag Store Set to Close
After 58 years, Pearson's, a little flag store in Stanton will close for good this weekend. »
Bucksco Lab to Develop Drug for Premature Infants
Discovery Laboratories Inc. has found a development partner for a potentially improved version of its drug used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in infants born prematurely. »
Christie Signs NJ Sports Betting Law
Gov. Chris Christie on Friday signed a bill passed this week in the Legislature that would partially repeal New Jersey's prohibition on sports wagering. »
AG: Consultant Used Clients' Money at Casinos
The state has revoked the registration of a Jersey City financial consultant and fined him $2 million after they say he spent investors' money on gambling, football tickets and other personal expenses. »
Inky, Daily News Web Sites Shuttering
The websites for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News will be shuttered in December, with Philly.com becoming the sole location for the company's digital products. »
WHO Enlists Montco Firm in Ebola Fight
CSL Behring may soon join the fight against Ebola. »
High-Tech Tools to Study Artifacts at Local Museum
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology is opening new laboratories this weekend that will improve efforts to study and preserve the more than 1 million artifacts in its collection.
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Ban 'Stalking App'
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to ban the use of what are known as "stalking apps" that can secretly monitor text messages, emails, and phone calls -- and even track your location.
Facebook to Federal Drug Agency: No More Fake Profiles, Please
Facebook sent a letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration demanding that it stop operating fake profile pages as part of its ongoing investigations because doing so is in violation of the social...
School Bus Carrying Students With Special Needs Overturns- Football Coaches Suspended as Hazing Details Emerge: Reports
- School Boosts Security After Likely Frein Sighting
- Monica Lewinsky Joins Twitter
- “Royals” Banned From SF Radio Stations’ Playlists
- Rutgers Student Hospitalized After On-Campus Attack
