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  • Both sides set to vote on Philly transit contract

    WRIC 8 News | 11/07/2009 03:56 pm

    Members of Philadelphia's largest transit union and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority are set to vote on a contract to end the strike that has idled buses, subways and trolleys ...

  • Union: No progress made in Philly transit talks

    WRIC 8 News | 11/06/2009 05:09 pm

    A spokesman for a striking Philadelphia transit union says no progress has been made in negotiations, and subways, buses and trolleys remain idled for a fourth day.

  • Time Warner Cable third-quarter profit falls 11 percent

    Local business from the Times-Dispatch | 11/05/2009 11:52 am

    PHILADELPHIA—Time Warner Cable Inc. says its third-quarter profit fell 11 percent after paying higher interest expenses on debt incurred to separate from its parent, Time Warner Inc. But the nation’s ...

  • Strike-crowded Philly commuter train catches fire

    WRIC 8 News | 11/04/2009 04:46 pm

    Fire has broken out on a Philadelphia commuter train during the morning rush, complicating commutes hampered by the city's transit strike. Officials say no injuries have been reported.

  • Comcast third-quarter income up 22 percent

    Local business from the Times-Dispatch | 11/04/2009 12:32 pm

    PHILADELPHIA—Comcast Corp. says its third-quarter earnings rose 22 percent because of promotions of its bundled video, phone and Internet plans. But the nation’s largest cable TV provider didn’t sign up ...

  • Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike

    WRIC 8 News | 11/03/2009 05:03 pm

    The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and ...

  • Philly hopes to avoid World Series transit strike

    WRIC 8 News | 10/30/2009 03:38 pm

    Philadelphia's transit agency remained in negotiations with its largest union Thursday in hopes of avoiding a strike that could disrupt bus and subway services just as the New York Yankees ...

  • P. Bond Gallery to Feature R. Crumb

    Fan of the Fan | 10/30/2009 02:35 pm

    Beginning tonight comic prints by R. Crumb will be on display at the Page Bond Gallery at 1625 W. Main Street. (You may have read other stories of R. Crumb ...

  • Chris Brown to release "Graffiti" in December

    Pop Culture Blog | 10/27/2009 08:57 am

    With his “Fan Appreciation” tour kicking off in a couple of weeks, Chris Brown will also have an album to accompany his comeback. Brown announced on his Twitter page tonight ...

  • Philly transit OKs strike ahead of World Series

    WRIC 8 News | 10/25/2009 09:10 pm

    Philadelphia transit workers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a walkout less than a week before the Phillies play their first home game of the 2009 World Series.

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