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Community leader Ryan Kellermeyer pushes for a green space to replace illegal junkyard
When Ryan Kellermeyer looks out on the junkyard spanning five blocks in Hunting Park, he doesn’t just see a pile of old cars and scrap metal.
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With Trump’s help, N.J.’s Van Drew courts former foes
Trump is expected to draw a crowd to reward newly minted Republican Rep. Van Drew with a rally for leaving the Democrats and opposing impeachment.
7 years ago
Philly just took a step toward getting LED streetlights citywide
Local officials are seeking contractors to help replace the city’s 105,000 street lights with more energy-efficient LEDs.
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Watch/Listen: Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election
Lawyers representing President Trump get their first shot Saturday to poke holes in the impeachment case made this week by Democrats.
7 years ago
Return of the Rat: Chinese Lunar New Year honors the trickster
As the Chinese Lunar Calendar cycles to its #1 zodiac sign, rats will look cute this year.
7 years ago
Coastal flood advisory up for N.J.
A Coastal Flood Advisory will go into effect for the entire New Jersey coastline between 6 a.m. and noon Saturday, according to a National Weather Service bulletin.
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Social controls, SARS experience help China close off cities
Cutting off access to entire cities with millions of residents to stop a new virus outbreak is a step few countries other than China would consider.
7 years ago
Project HOME, insurance companies seek to alleviate harm caused by poverty
Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross and AmeriHealth Caritas unveiled a 3-year, $1 million initiative to offer services to reduce the harm of poverty.
7 years ago
New City Council bill requires Philly employers to give paid family medical leave
Embattled Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon wants city employers to be required by law to provide paid family leave.
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Gov. Wolf to seek school construction aid amid health issues
Wolf's administration is developing a plan to help deal with aging school buildings plagued by environmental health problems, including lead paint and asbestos insulation.
7 years ago
Cosby prosecutors defend accusers’ testimony, fight appeal
Prosecutors who won a conviction in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case are defending their work as they fight the imprisoned actor's latest appeal.
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“The majority of this is not being spent on the type of laser-focused programs that are shown to work,” Rhynhart said. “This is why we thought that transparency was needed.”
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Pentagon: 34 US troops had brain injuries from Iran’s strike
Seventeen of the 34 are still under medical observation, according to Jonathan Hoffman, the chief Pentagon spokesman.
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Mummers leader says he wants to work with Mayor Kenney to keep parade
The leader of the comic division says more than just two Mummers tried to wear blackface this year.
7 years ago
Trump, a late convert to cause, to join anti-abortion rally
Trump becomes 1st sitting president to speak at anti-abortion rally.
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