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As Washington reviews its NFL team name, what will Neshaminy schools do?
Years into a tense, costly legal fight, the school district doesn’t have plans to scrap its team name, even as other Pa. schools grapple with the issue.
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Invoking police and the economy, Biden and Pence compete for Pa.’s swing voters
Mike Pence and Joe Biden launched competing events in Pa., featuring sweeping economic plans, and tense clashes between supporters and protesters.
6 years ago
Philadelphia postpones street closures for outdoor dining over safety, health concerns
The city asked a Northern Liberties group to cancel an on-street dining event after an Old City man pulled out a gun during a fight over social distancing.
6 years ago
Delaware State Univ. to make historic acquisition of Wesley College
Delaware State, a historically Black university, has signed an agreement to take over Dover’s Wesley College, which has been struggling financially.
6 years ago
Philly Police search for missing 2-year-old, mom pleads for boy’s return
King Hill was reported missing from his Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, Philadelphia police say.
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New Jersey leaders want to replace ‘freeholder’ title with ‘county commissioner’
Gov. Phil Murphy supports the legislature that would replace the colonial-era term with something modern and understandable.
6 years ago
Germantown High’s $50M housing remake moves forward over community concerns
Many Germantown residents want to see firmer commitments around affordable housing and community hiring from developers Jack Azran and Eli Alon.
6 years ago
An increasing number of Ocean County municipalities along the New Jersey coast have adopted curfews for minors due to non-compliance with pandemic health regulations.
6 years ago
In final report, N.J. task force finds more faults with state’s $11B tax break programs
The task force’s final report lays out a culture of “getting to yes” instead of ensuring companies delivered on promises to the state and communities.
6 years ago
Biden pledges New Deal-like economic agenda to counter Trump
Democratic candidate Joe Biden is proposing using the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
6 years ago
Everything you need to know about Pa. police reform efforts by the legislature
Gov. Tom Wolf plans to sign two reform measures, including one that would create a confidential police misconduct database.
6 years ago
NWS: Tropical Storm Fay will generate dangerous swimming conditions in N.J.
Tropical Storm Fay will generate dangerous rip currents at New Jersey beaches, forecasters say.
6 years ago
‘Sprout stinks’: Rare, giant corpse flower set to bloom at Longwood Gardens
When titan arum blooms, the flower stinks like rotten meat and only lasts 24 to 48 hours.
6 years ago
New Jersey food banks to receive $20 million to meet need in unprecedented time
The food banks will get $10 million in federal funding immediately as hundreds of thousands of families go to food pantries for the first time due to COVID-19.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Face masks will be required inside all Pa. schools
Students and staff will be required to wear face masks when they return to school, according to new guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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