Philadelphia's Archive of Historic Photos
Thousands of images from the 1890s to the 1960s are being made available on www.PhillyHistory.org, a new web site set up by the city to make its past more accessible to the public.
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PennDOT's I-95/ US-322 Reconstruction Project
PennDOT has established a web site to keep motorists updated on the reconstruction of the I-95, US-322 interchange, near the Commodore Barry Bridge.
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Fuel Prices
A daily survey of gasoline prices, provided by AAA.
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Philadelphia Police ''Most Wanted'' Fugitives
The Philadelphia Police Department wants the public to be on the lookout for its most wanted fugitives. All should be considered dangerous -- don't approach them if you see them; call 911.
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Free Annual Credit Report
By federal law, residents of the tri-state area can now check their credit reports for free. Consumers are now entitled to one free credit report a year from each of the three major services: Equifax, Transunion, and Experian.
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I Keep Safe.org
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition's web site is meant to teach kids -- and adults, too -- what it takes to avoid child predators while surfing the World Wide Web.
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The Career Wardrobe
This non-profit organization (formerly "The Working Wardrobe") seeks donations of gently used careerwear clothing to help low-income working women in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The phone number is 215-568-6693. They are located at 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 205. They can accept walk-in donations only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 12 noon and 3pm. Call them to arrange donations at other times. They have a second location in West Chester, Pa.
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National 'Do Not Call' Registry
In order to put your phone number on the national "Do Not Call" registry, you will have to provide the phone number and a valid e-mail address. Your registration, once completed, is in force for five years.
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Phila. Property Assessments Online
Property assessment records for nearly 570,000 residential, commercial, industrial, and tax exempt properties in Philadelphia are now available online.
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Pa. Sex Offender Database
Governor Rendell has unveiled a greatly expanded Pennsylvania “Megan’s Law” web site featuring information about registered sex offenders.
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Blue Route Resurfacing Project
PennDOT is resurfacing the Blue Route in Delaware County, from I-95 all the way up to the turnpike interchange, including the I-95 approaches. Click here for maps and timetables.
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Phila. Parking Authority Garage & Lot Locator
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has a web site that shows garage locations and prices, making it easier to plan your trip -- and compare prices -- before arriving in center city.
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Route 309 Reconstruction
PennDOT's reconstruction of Route 309 between Easton Road and Paper Mill Road will affect commuters until 2009. PennDOT has set up a special web site to provide ongoing updates.
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