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Philadelphia Flower Show opens with a trip to the Cote d’Azur
The annual floral extravaganza has a Mediterranean theme, “Riviera Holiday,” recalling one of its famous native daughters.
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From ‘broke single mom’ to Fulbright: An N.J. woman’s inspiring turnaround
‘Your life has worth. Go after the things you want,’ Stockton University Prof. Emily Van Duyne tweeted on learning she’d won the prestigious fellowship.
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Listen 2:22Gauthier denounces SEPTA transfer fee as ‘regressive, plain and simple’
The new member of City Council gave the transit authority board a hard time about what is regarded as a burden on Philadelphia’s low-income riders.
6 years ago
Safehouse hits pause on plan to open supervised injection site in South Philly
Earlier, City Councilmember David Oh introduced, to wide support among his outraged colleagues, a bill that will effectively ban such sites in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers black out details of why they spent tax dollars, claiming ‘legislative privilege’
The nearly 3,000 pages of records released so far included information about staff travel, meals, lodging, conference costs, and professional training.
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Gov. Murphy releases N.J. school aid numbers, touting $337 million increase
An overall increase in “formula aid” would help lower the cost of property taxes, which are largely driven by local education costs, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
6 years ago
FTC filing suit to block Jefferson Health from acquiring Einstein
The Federal Trade Commission, jointly with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, said it has been authorized to file a lawsuit in federal district court.
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Once again, loud boom shakes portion of South Jersey
Residents in South Jersey experienced shaking and felt a loud boom Thursday morning, according to published reports.
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NAACP suing Pennsylvania to stop ‘prison gerrymandering’
They say the state should count people as residents of the counties where they lived before being arrested, not of the counties where they’re serving their sentences.
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$90M bond issue for voting machines clears Pa. financing agency
Market volatility could help Pa. land favorable financing terms.
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Airbnb offering one-night stays in Jersey Shore’s mighty mammal, Lucy the Elephant
The Save Lucy Committee announced that three guests will get a chance to book an overnight stay within the storied walls for either March 17, 18 or 19 — for $138.
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Poor People’s Campaign wants to remind lawmakers about General Assistance
The group argues the strong economy makes it a good time to reinstate the cash assistance program. But the GOP-controlled legislature is wary of increased spending.
6 years ago
Feds move to block opening of Philly supervised injection site
Safehouse organizers have said they plan to open it sometime next week and offer services four hours a day.
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Only a fraction of Pa. residents have a Real ID, but PennDOT says that’s OK
People will still be able to use other forms of identification after REAL ID requirements take effect.
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Power outages possible at the Jersey Shore Thursday with strong wind gusts
Forecasters say strong wind gusts Thursday at the Jersey Shore might spur power outages.
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