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10/12/2009 11:01 PM | Via: Philly.com

Investigators: Sidewalk gave way, caused construction lift to topple, killi

In a dramatic lunchtime accident yesterday, a construction-lift operator harnessed to a 125-foot boom was inspecting a church for loose masonry when the lift suddenly toppled over, killing him and injuring three others in Center City. read the full story

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10/12/2009 11:01 PM | Via: Philly.com

Investigators: Sidewalk gave way, caused construction lift to topple, killi

In a dramatic lunchtime accident yesterday, a construction-lift operator harnessed to a 125-foot boom was inspecting a church for loose masonry when the lift suddenly toppled over, killing him and injuring three others in Center City. read the full story

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10/12/2009 11:01 PM | Via: Philly.com

Wireless options heating up in Philadelphia

Wireless competition is heating up in Philadelphia. Clearwire Corp., which is partially owned by Sprint Nextel Corp. and cable giant Comcast Corp., flipped the switch two weeks ago on its 4G WiMAX service in Center City. read the full story

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10/12/2009 07:48 PM | Via: KYW

Man Falls 125 Ft. To Death In Center City Accident

A freak construction accident in Center City left a worker dead and three bystanders injured Monday. The boom lift was working on a church roof at 21st and Walnut Streets at about 1:15 p.m. when it toppled, sending the operator 125 feet to the ground. read the full story

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10/12/2009 06:30 AM | Via: Phillyist

Yo, Philly in the News

Image Credit: Flickr user lindseywb If you found yourself in Center City yesterday wondering exactly what was going on, we have the answer: OutFest 2009 . Also celebrated yesterday was the city's downsized Columbus Day celebration . And speaking of Columbus Day,... read the full story

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10/11/2009 09:00 PM | Via: Courier Post

Gang member held in Vineland slaying

An admitted gang member shot and killed a father of four outside a Center City home after robbing him of a cell phone and a small amount of cash early Saturday morning, police said. read the full story

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10/06/2009 01:00 PM | Via: Phillyist

Venturi Blasts New Barnes Foundation Home

World renowned and locally grown architect, Robert Venturi has come out swinging, criticizing the designs for the new home of the Barnes Foundation in Center City. In a letter addressed to the "Friends of the Barnes," he calls the estimated building cost "ridiculous"... read the full story

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