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Then & Now

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Historical photos of Upper Southampton compared with modern views of the same location.
Photo(s) of the Day: May 30
by Tom Sofield

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Photo of the Day: April 30
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Photo of the Day: April 3
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Photo(s) of the Day: March 29
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Columns

Scholasticity

By Ruth Kuchinsky-Smith
To Kids, Equality Seems Simple
Your Child and Valentine’s Day
In The Shadow
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Fill 'er Up

By Jennifer Mohan
Start Your Week With a Full Tank
Start Your Week Off With a Full Tank
Fill Your Tank Without Emptying Your Wallet
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Pet of the Week

By Jennifer Mohan
Pet of the Week: Tinkerbell
Pet of the Week: Max
Pet of the Week: Ms. Nemo
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PatchCast: Kids Helping Kids, Parx Casino Robbery, New Police Chief
PatchCast: Route 202 Delays, Man Sentenced In Child Porn Case, Wachovia Bank Robbed
PatchCast: PennDOT Detour, Masked Robber, Fitzpatrick
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Ask Luci

By Lucia Marks
How Can I Combat My Child's Lack of Social Skills?
What Should We Do with Our Savings?
How Do I Address an Inconsiderate Co-worker?
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5 Things

April 13: Yes, Friday the 13th
April 12: A Sweet Day
April 11: Celebrate the Citizen of the Year
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Spotlight on Southampton

Prowling Around with Prowler
Kenny's Sings the Blues on Sundays
Illinois, by Way of Southampton
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Viewfinder

PHOTOS: Davis Opens Its Doors to the Community
PHOTOS: Inside Davis Elementary
Southampton Days Ends with Pie Eating Contest
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Little Southampton

Bedtime Blues
It's Party Time!
Bieber Fever – Has It Hit Your House Yet?
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From the Stacks

Folk Songs, Fairies and a Writing Contest
Reader’s Advisory at Your Library
Finding IRS Forms Doesn't Have to be Taxing
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The Garden Patch

By Laura Brandt
Vermiculture: Composting with Worms
Plant Bulbs Now for Spring Flowers
Plant Pansies this Fall for Two Seasons of Color
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Sold!

$350,000 Home Sold in Southampton Recently
Southampton Area Homes Sold Recently
Southampton Area Homes Sold Recently
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So You Think You Know Southampton?

By Jennifer Mohan
Where's This?
Where's This?
Did You Find It?
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Rough Roads

Road Fixes Coming
What's Next For Township Roads
Paving The Way To Safer Streets
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Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick

Congressman Supports Bi-partisan Plan on Debt Ceiling
Our Energy Wake Up Call
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Celebrating 40 Years of Fun, Fair & Family

Authorities Keep Watch Over Celebrations
B-I-N-G-O!
VIDEO: Southampton Days Draw to a Close
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Summer in the City

By Jesseka Kadylak
Philly Fringe Kicks Off on Friday
Philly Fringe Kicks Off on Friday
Philly Fringe Kicks Off on Friday
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Fall in Philly

By Jesseka Kadylak
Running of the Santas Bar Crawl, Race Takes Place Saturday
Purina's National Dog Show Comes to Philly
11th Hour Theater Co. Hosts 11-Hour Gala
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The Brunette Lucy

By Tamara Kells
In Search of Eyelashes
Plenty of Ways to Bear Your Heart this Valentine's Day
Has Your Teen Revoked Your 'Cool Card'?
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The Simple Kitchen

By Leann Pettit
Recipe: Sugarplums
Recipe: Sweet Cornbread
Recipe: Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
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Then & Now

Photo(s) of the Day: May 30
Photo of the Day: April 30
Photo of the Day: April 3
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House Hunt

$224,900 Home for Sale Near Tamanend Park
Recent Listing in Latimer Farms Open This Sunday
$375K Listing Price for 5-Bedroom Southampton Colonial
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Photo of the Day

Character Counts at Davis Elementary
Photo of the Day: September 28
Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Rescue
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Help Wanted in Southampton

Who's Hiring: 5 New Job Openings in the Upper Southampton Area
Who's Hiring: Starboard Group, Saladworks, TD Bank
Who's Hiring: Starbucks, Citizens Financial Group, QC Laboratories
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Restaurant Report Card

4 Southampton Restaurants With Health Code Violations
Recent Health Inspections in Southampton
Latest Department of Health Inspections in Southampton
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Police Blotter

Four Arrests Following Traffic Stop on Street Road
Rash of Thefts from Unlocked Cars in Southampton
Theft Reported on Charlotte Avenue
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Wayback Wednesday

This Was Southampton: Week of August 12, 1959
This Was Southampton: Week of August 5, 1959
This Was Southampton: Week of July 29, 1959
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Election 2012

Upper Southampton Election Guide
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MIDDLETOWN GRANGE FAIR

Weekend Closes Out Grange Fair
August 19: Gospel Service, Cow Chip Bingo Cap off Grange Fair
Crowds Gather at Grange Fair Friday
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Presidential Election

5 Things To Know About Pa. Election Day
The Man Who Wins Lehigh Valley Will Win Pa.
Pennsylvania Election Results 2012
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Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday: Quick and Easy Thai Stew
Meatless Monday: Pasta, Pizza, and Pancakes with A Corny Twist
Vegetarian Awareness Month: What's Your Favorite Meatless Dish?
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Hurricane Sandy

Trash Collection Moved to Saturday in Southampton
Southampton Free Library Reopens After Sandy
Hurricane Sandy: Share Your Storm Photos
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You By Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Delivers Education to Communities in Need
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Faced?
Student With Autism Shines On Stage
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Pictorial Puzzler

By Theresa Katalinas
Where's This?
Where's This?
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Who's Hiring?

Who's Hiring: Sears, Robert Half, Edward Jones
Who's Hiring: Creative Circle, General Healthcare Resources, Visual Sound
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