Colleges that profit, students who don't

Colleges that profit, students who don't: "TO PARAPHRASE Steely Dan, the five years at the college didn't turn out like she planned.
In 2002, Marianne Hicks of Brigantine - bored with her accounts-receivable job and part-time work as a cook, and eager to reinvent herself as an industrial designer - was wooed by a recruiter for the Art Institute of Philadelphia with assurances of job help once she got a degree."

Four Philadelphians arrested in 4-county burglary ring

Four Philadelphians arrested in 4-county burglary ring: "Tinicum Police Officer Joe Marino was settled in with a fine cigar - a Punch - for a nighttime burglary surveillance when he spotted what he thought was the suspect's vehicle."

2 Pa. Districts Mull Teacher Layoffs

2 Pa. Districts Mull Teacher Layoffs: "

A Pennsylvania school district says it may have to lay off more than 150 employees, including at least 40 teachers, to deal with cuts it could face under the proposed state budget.

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City Howl: Postal Problems

City Howl: Postal Problems: "

Some residents in the Francisville neighborhood in Fairmount are not happy with what they call their nuisance neighbor.

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Tastykake Faces Another Big Deadline

Tastykake Faces Another Big Deadline: "

Tasty Baking, the maker of Tastykake snacks, is very close to reporting its annual data to the SEC, and it has just hours to release its financial numbers or ask for an extension.

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HUD Names Ethics Czar At PHA Amid Probe

HUD Names Ethics Czar At PHA Amid Probe: "

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is earning high marks for its financial performance after an audit, despite ongoing probes of secret payments and alleged slush funds.

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Goaltending the key to any Flyers Stanley Cup run

Goaltending the key to any Flyers Stanley Cup run: "Don't worry about the goaltender, the Flyers said, after Sergei Bobrovsky's wobbly performance Tuesday. Everyone has bad nights.
Then they spent Thursday's game against Pittsburgh proving it."

Bednarik, 85, not enjoying hospital stay

Bednarik, 85, not enjoying hospital stay: "Eagles Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik remained in serious condition at a Bethlehem-area hospital Thursday, two days after experiencing shortness of breath, according to a St. Luke's Hospital spokeswoman."

Pedro Martinez is a work of art

Pedro Martinez is a work of art: "In the "Who's Your Daddy?" wing If you're like us, you've been wondering what former Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez has been up to."

Sixers vs. Heat: A playoff preview?

Sixers vs. Heat: A playoff preview?: "Barring a surge by the Miami Heat or a tank by the Atlanta Hawks, the 76ers will play Miami in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs."

FOX + After Layoffs, City Hires $3G-a-Week PR Guy

FOX + After Layoffs, City Hires $3G-a-Week PR Guy: "

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S. Jersey taxes rose 24% from 2009 to 2010

S. Jersey taxes rose 24% from 2009 to 2010: "Residents of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties paid on average $1,140 more in property taxes in 2010 than in 2009, according to state figures released this month."

The Last Goddess

The Last Goddess: "Dame Elizabeth Taylor, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actress whose personal life had tumult and drama to equal her 62 films, died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles."

Former CHOP lawyer Hairston facing theft allegations

Former CHOP lawyer Hairston facing theft allegations: "Nonprofits across Philadelphia tapped Roosevelt Hairston Jr. as a board member and relied on him for answers to ethical questions. Even a courtroom opponent called him a careful steward of funds at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he had been part of the legal team since 1997."

Local nuclear plants undergoing internal probes in wake of Japan disaster

Local nuclear plants undergoing internal probes in wake of Japan disaster: "As part of a worldwide reexamination of nuclear power in the aftermath of Japan's tsunami, America's largest nuclear-power producer anticipates that U.S. regulators will conduct a thorough - and costly - review of safety systems at the nation's 104 reactors."

Ming-style vase is auctioned for $1.38 million

Ming-style vase is auctioned for $1.38 million: "In an entirely more sophisticated expression of March Madness, Freeman's auction house sold a Ming-style vase from the Qianlong period (circa 1736) Saturday for an apparent world-record $1.38 million."

Inside the Sixers: Sixers beginning to police themselves

Inside the Sixers: Sixers beginning to police themselves: "PORTLAND, Ore. - Inside a cramped locker room, minutes after a resounding victory over the Sacramento Kings, Thaddeus Young was explaining the rules of baseline rotation to 76ers rookie Evan Turner."

Trail Blazers 110, Sixers 101

Trail Blazers 110, Sixers 101: "The Sixers fell to the Trail Blazers, 110-101, in Portland on Saturday, March 19."

US Examines Nuclear Plants

US Examines Nuclear Plants: "

Energy officials on Sunday said a top-to-bottom examination of procedures at US nuclear-energy facilities is underway in the wake of Japan's earthquake-triggered nuclear-plant crisis.

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2 Men Sought In Upper Darby Robbery

2 Men Sought In Upper Darby Robbery: "

Police in Upper Darby are searching for a pair of men who allegedly pistol whipped a man and stole his wallet and keys after he tried to stop them from breaking into his car on Littlecroft Road early Sunday.

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2 Men Sought In Upper Darby Robbery

2 Men Sought In Upper Darby Robbery: "

Police in Upper Darby are searching for a pair of men who allegedly pistol whipped a man and stole his wallet and keys after he tried to stop them from breaking into his car on Littlecroft Road early Sunday.

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Libya Bombing Called Successful

Libya Bombing Called Successful: "

The U.S. on Sunday claimed initial success two days into an assault on Libya that included some of the heaviest firepower in the American arsenal — long-range bombers designed for the Cold War — but American officials said Sunday it was too early to define the international military campaign's endgame.

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Duke escapes into Sweet 16; Coach K wins 900

Duke escapes into Sweet 16; Coach K wins 900: "Nolan Smith scored 24 points and top-seeded Duke held off a late rally to beat Michigan 73-71 on Sunday and give Mike Krzyzewski the 900th career victory."

Steve Sabol diagnosed with a brain tumor

Steve Sabol diagnosed with a brain tumor: "Steve Sabol, president of Mount Laurel-based NFL Films, will undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatment after doctors discovered a tumor on the left side of his brain."

Penn State brings home a long-sought wrestling title

Penn State brings home a long-sought wrestling title: "It had been 58 years since Penn State won a national wrestling title, so long that perhaps only Joe Paterno could recall it."

All-South Jersey Boys' Basketball

All-South Jersey Boys' Basketball: "First team
Player Ht. Yr. School Pts.
Luke Dickson 5-8 Sr. Pitman 22.9
Garrett Kerr 6-2 Sr. Middle Twp. 22.3
Isaiah Morton 5-8 Sr. St. Augustine 21.1
Carson Puriefoy 6-0 Jr. Bishop Eustace 21.4
Chris Santo 6-5 Sr. Cherry Hill East 23.8
Second team"

Blanton, Phillies fall to Yankees

Blanton, Phillies fall to Yankees

U.N. backs Libya strikes, no-fly zone

U.N. backs Libya strikes, no-fly zone: "TOBRUK, Libya - The U.N. Security Council cleared the way Thursday for air strikes on the forces of Moammar Gadhafi as they were poised for a possibly decisive assault on Benghazi, the Libyan opposition's main stronghold."

Philadelphia teacher Hope Moffett won't be fired

Philadelphia teacher Hope Moffett won't be fired: "In a surprise move, the Philadelphia School District agreed Friday to halt its effort to fire outspoken English teacher Hope Moffett and allow her to return to the classroom on Monday."

Japan Admits Misstep

Japan Admits Misstep: "TOKYO - One week after an earthquake and tsunami spawned a nuclear crisis, the Japanese government conceded Friday that it was slow to respond to the disaster and welcomed ever-growing help from the United States in hopes of preventing a complete meltdown at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant."

Japan Issues Alert For 2nd Nuke Plant

Japan Issues Alert For 2nd Nuke Plant: "

A state of emergency was declared at a Japanese nuclear facility in Onagawa after excessive radiation levels were recorded there following Friday's 8.9-magnitude earthquake, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Sunday.

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Japan Without Water, Power, Food Amid Fears of Nuclear Meltdowns

Japan Without Water, Power, Food Amid Fears of Nuclear Meltdowns: "LATEST UPDATE: People across a devastated swath of Japan suffer for a third day without water, electricity and proper food, as authorities race to combat threat of nuclear reactors and thousands are confirmed dead in the earthquake and tsunami-ravaged country. VIDEO PHOTOS FACT SHEET: Fukushima Nuke Plant

TIMELINE

HOW YOU CAN HELP QUAKE INTERACTIVE FOX NEWS ON THE SCENE: Greg Palkot in Japan

Official: Death Toll 'Likely' to Exceed 10,000

Japan Fears Nuclear Meltdowns Emergency Declared at Nuke Plant

DR. MANNY: Medical Fears as Nuke Disaster Worsens

Man Swept 9 Miles Out to Sea by Tsunami Rescued

VIDEOS: Water Surge Breaks Over Seawall Social Networking Used to Find Loved Ones U.S. Reacts to Quake

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Amaro is living a dream

Amaro is living a dream: "CLEARWATER, Fla. - Ruben Amaro Jr. started mapping the course to this destination long before he stopped playing baseball.
"If I had one wish, it would be to spend the rest of my working days in this organization," Amaro said near the end of his final season as a player in 1998. "I love this organization.""

Temple falls to Richmond, 58-54, in A-10 semifinals

Temple falls to Richmond, 58-54, in A-10 semifinals: "ATLANTIC CITY - So much for the four-peat.
Temple hoped its trip here would end with a fourth consecutive Atlantic Ten Conference tournament title. But Richmond turned out to be an impassable roadblock."

Temple falls to Richmond, 58-54, in A-10 semifinals

Temple falls to Richmond, 58-54, in A-10 semifinals: "ATLANTIC CITY - So much for the four-peat.
Temple hoped its trip here would end with a fourth consecutive Atlantic Ten Conference tournament title. But Richmond turned out to be an impassable roadblock."

St. Joseph's ends season with 64-61 loss to Dayton

St. Joseph's ends season with 64-61 loss to Dayton: "ATLANTIC CITY - In the final snapshot of St. Joseph's season, freshman guard Langston Galloway slumped to the floor at Boardwalk Hall after his no-chance desperation heave from beyond midcourt as the horn sounded."

Census finds region grew, even Phila.

Census finds region grew, even Phila.: "The release of official 2010 U.S. Census figures held good news for the region: growth all around, the increases ranging from the minuscule to the startling."

Names of suspended Philadelphia priests begin to surface

Names of suspended Philadelphia priests begin to surface: "The solemn liturgical season of Lent began in sobering fashion Wednesday for area Catholics as they began to learn the names of 21 priests suspended this week amid allegations of sexual abuse or other improper behavior with minors."

DRPA still spending money on economic development

DRPA still spending money on economic development: "The Delaware River Port Authority has spent more than $5 million in economic-development funds since November, using up money left over from earlier borrowing."

Pennsylvania's budget battle may just be beginning

Pennsylvania's budget battle may just be beginning: "HARRISBURG - As the dust settles from the release of Gov. Corbett's deep-cutting budget, this much is apparent: The Republican chief executive may have the House and Senate in his camp, but not necessarily in his corner."

Even peers are fair game for Christie

Even peers are fair game for Christie: "Through the years, the 50 members of the ultraexclusive club had an understanding: No trash-talking in public.
Then Chris Christie came along."

Sheen With Machete After CBS Firing

Sheen With Machete After CBS Firing: "

Actor Charlie Sheen appeared in public just hours after he was fired by Warner Brothers and CBS brandishing a machete on a building top.

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A Chance for Ivy League History

A Chance for Ivy League History: " Penn ends its regular season Tuesday against Princeton in a 7 p.m. tipoff at the Palestra that could determine the Ivy League champion and make history."

How HUD broke its takeover news to Phila. officials

How HUD broke its takeover news to Phila. officials: "It was over for the board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority by early February.
Officials at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wanted new commissioners."

HUD audit's focus includes Sharif Street and PHA legal bills, sources say

HUD audit's focus includes Sharif Street and PHA legal bills, sources say: "On June 20, 2007, a caravan of buses delivered hundreds of Philadelphia protesters to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol to rally against steep cuts in spending on public housing."

Flower Show draws a state's First Gardener

Flower Show draws a state's First Gardener: "Like so many other mother-daughter duos at the Philadelphia International Flower Show on Sunday - its first day open to the public - Susan Corbett and her daughter, Kate Corbett Gibson, oohed, aahed, and gawked."

Pain at the Pump

Pain at the Pump: "Gas prices are at their highest level in more than two years, but they don't always follow daily changes in oil prices. Business, C1."