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Kim, Richter and Weber spar over veterans’ care in South Jersey candidate forum
The forum focused on issues, not personality. But all the candidates chimed in on how to best take care of veterans.
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How to be a poll worker in Pa., N.J. and Del.
Here’s what you need to know about how to be a poll worker in Pa., N.J. and Del. and how it's different from being a poll watcher.
6 years ago
The critics are wrong about Society Hill’s zoning bills
Two rezoning bills aimed at preserving Society Hill will not have exclusionary impacts, writes Society Hill Civic Association President Larry Spector.
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How should Pa. boost student learning during pandemic? Some say vouchers are the answer
The one-time program would give some families $1,000 to spend on tuition or tutoring. Opponents say it’s a slippery slope to undermining public education.
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Delaware prisons prep for battle on two fronts, against COVID-19 and the flu
Social distancing can be difficult in prison, but Dept. of Correction leaders in Delaware hope their plans will keep both COVID-19 and the flu at bay in the coming months.
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City, activists come to agreement to clear Ridge Avenue homeless encampment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and leaders of the Camp Teddy encampment on Ridge Avenue have reached an agreement to clear the site.
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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
Trump's expected return comes as the scale of the outbreak within the White House itself is still being uncovered.
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Suspects who fired on home of two Camden cops ‘had the wrong house’
Two officers and their 10-day-old baby were unhurt when shots were fired into their home. The police chief says they were not the intended target.
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Philadelphia surpasses 2019’s homicide total with nearly three months left in 2020
Meanwhile, the number shooting victims is up 47% over 2019 with police reporting more than 1,600 people injured by gunfire so far this year.
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One of President Trump’s most prominent Central Pa. allies faces challenge from a moderate Democrat
Here is a look at the race for Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State probes Trump fundraiser for COVID-19 violations
Contact tracers are getting a “mixed bag” of cooperation. It’s unclear if indoor gathering limits or prohibitions on buffet-style food serving were violated.
6 years ago
Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact
“We know our pain is questioned and our pain is not real to them,” said Christy DeGallerie, who later started a group for Black COVID-19 survivors.
6 years ago
13 people sue Devereux over alleged child sexual abuse
Thirteen people allege Devereux allowed them to be sexually abused as children while in the organization’s care and failed to stop that abuse.
6 years ago
Poll: Many Americans blame virus crisis on U.S. government
Trump has downplayed the severity and impact of the pandemic in recent months.
6 years ago
N.J. poll has Van Drew trailing Kennedy in his first race since party switch
Jeff Van Drew left the Democratic party over President Trump’s impeachment. Two years after he won the traditionally Republican seat, he’s behind in the race.
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