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Report shows Latinx boom in southern Del., but there’s work to do to help newcomers thrive
The Latinx community in Sussex County has grown to about 20,000 — 13 times what it was in 1990 — according to a Delaware Community Foundation report.
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Philly police investigation reveals possible cremated remains in former Baker Funeral Home
Philadelphia Police are investigating dozens of boxes of what appears to be cremated remains left inside a shuttered Black-owned funeral home in North Philadelphia.
7 years ago
DEP, CNX reach $1.48 M settlement on abandoned wells in Pa.
The order covers 141 conventional wells and five shale gas wells in Allegheny, Washington, Greene and Westmoreland counties.
7 years ago
City denies demolition for Frank Furness’ Point Breeze church
The Philadelphia Historical Commission denied a permit for demolition of 19th Street Baptist Church on Friday, eight months after it was initially filed.
7 years ago
The Navy is naming a boat after Pennsylvania’s capital
The USS Harrisburg will eventually be tasked with amphibious warfare and humanitarian relief missions.
7 years ago
“No outsiders should be allowed.” Some Catholic school parents freaked out when their school thought about taking in public school kids.
7 years ago
Listen 1:29Wilmington overpass block party wants to reconnect neighbors divided by I-95
The bridge will play host to a free community meal with salsa dancing and live music followed by a community block party.
7 years ago
ACLU files last-minute suit arguing Pa.’s Marsy’s Law amendment is unconstitutional
Marsy’s Law would insert a bill of rights for crime victims in Pennsylvania’s constitution. The ACLU thinks it’s too sweeping and would need to be broken into parts.
7 years ago
Judge will halt lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, its owners
Lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and its owners will be halted for six months in hopes of finalizing a settlement over the OxyContin maker's role in the national opioid crisis.
7 years ago
Synagogue says plan to host displaced SLA students was announced ‘without our knowledge’
Rodeph Shalom executive director Jeff Katz sent an email to congregants saying the district’s announcement was “premature and made without our knowledge.”
7 years ago
Mistrial declared on two remaining counts in hate-crime trial of former N.J. police chief
Jurors convicted Frank Nucera Jr. of one count, but could not reach a verdict on the most serious ones in the hate crime trial.
7 years ago
Nor’easter becomes Subtropical Storm Melissa
The nor'easter responsible for significant beach erosion along the New Jersey coastline since late Wednesday is now officially a subtropical storm, forecasters say.
7 years ago
Delco Council candidates debate for first time in testy race
The six candidates for Delaware County Council debated each other Thursday night. There will be two more debates ahead of the November 5th election.
7 years ago
DEP Pushes Back Again on PennEast Pipeline
Agency blocks the 120-mile interstate project from obtaining crucial permits once more
7 years ago
Get your poles and tackle ready. New Jersey’s fall trout season kicked off Tuesday.
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