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Tackling today’s violence requires Dr. King’s philosophy of love
This moment in history should compel us to follow Dr. King’s mandate of love, if we are to survive and combat the violence that permeates our society.
7 years ago
6 big questions ahead of final debate before start of voting
The prime-time faceoff comes just 20 days before Iowa's caucuses as polls suggest the nomination is truly up for grabs.
7 years ago
Boy Scouts abused in other states sue in N.J. using untested strategy
The out-of-state men say they have grounds to sue because the abuse occurred when the Boy Scouts of America was headquartered in New Jersey.
7 years ago
Philly Boricuas rally to help Puerto Rican quake victims, one backpack at a time
Philly Boricuas are calling for donations of 1,500 emergency preparedness backpacks that will be sent to local nonprofits in parts of the island hardest hit by the quakes.
7 years ago
Wolf says despite GOP compromise, drilling bill still poses too much environmental risk
Republicans are pushing for looser regulations on conventional oil and gas drillers, who generally run small operations and work with relatively shallow wells.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania cranks up PR campaign to boost census response
Pennsylvania's second lady, Giselle Fetterman, will help lead a campaign to encourage residents to respond to the census.
7 years ago
Dozens of managers exit troubled SEPTA office in wake of FBI probe
At least 34 managers within SEPTA’s facility management unit have left the public transit agency in the wake of a federal investigation.
7 years ago
One year in, Pa. crisis center to stop school violence has fielded 40,000 tips
The partnership between Sandy Hook Promise and the state Attorney General's office aims to prevent mass shootings and help children dealing with problems.
7 years ago
‘We’re ready to go to war on this’: N.J. lawmakers pledge to reintroduce failed vaccine bill
Democratic leaders in the New Jersey Senate failed to rally enough support for a bill that would eliminate the religious exemption for childhood vaccines.
7 years ago
Erie museum director departs after reports of inappropriate behavior at Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Erie Art Museum's board says it's cut ties with its executive director, days after a newspaper said he had dated and made advances toward women he worked with.
7 years ago
Mobile van outside prison gate provides bridge to services for Delaware’s returning citizens
When men are released from prison in Wilmington, a mobile van will be waiting to get them the services they need, from an ID card to mental health treatment.
7 years ago
Authorities: Kosher store shooters planned attack for months
State and federal authorities say David Anderson and Francine Graham were fueled by hatred of Jews and law enforcement that they expressed in notes and online postings.
7 years ago
Pot politics: Some Northeast states regroup on legalization
The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut still want to make recreational pot legal, and they and Gov. Tom Wolf have been comparing notes on how to do it.
7 years ago
Jersey Shore bridge to briefly close overnight as major overhaul continues
A key bridge that links mainland Cape May County to a barrier island will briefly close overnight this week as a major overhaul continues, officials said.
7 years ago
Advocacy groups say Pa. underfunds special education
The state used to cover a third of costs and now pays for a fourth of what districts spend on services for students with disabilities.
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