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Nor’easter submerges newly replenished N.J. beaches
An ocean storm will continue to meander off the Middle Atlantic coast through Saturday, generating a strong onshore flow that will continue to lash New Jersey beaches.
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Changing climate means Pa. and N.J. state birds could disappear from the region
A new report from the National Audubon Society says Pa.'s ruffed grouse and N.J.'s American goldfinch could disappear.
7 years ago
Trump Administration officials promise more jobs at Philly Shipyard
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer and Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro said two ship repair contracts will revitalize Philly Shipyard
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Philly native Stephen Talasnik brings his work home for Seaport’s floating art exhibit
An art exhibit floating on the Delaware opens at the Seaport Museum. Philly-born artist Stephen Talasnik returns after 34 years to contribute.
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Murphy announces plan to rid N.J. of lead-lined water pipes in ten years
New Jersey also wants to help residents rid their homes of lead-based paint, which is the leading cause of lead poisoning.
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Helen Gym has a plan to prevent another Hahnemann
A new bill introduced in Philadelphia City Council seeks to give local authorities additional oversight over future hospital closures.
7 years ago
Prosecutors: Philly bike courier chose to kill real estate developer
A Philadelphia jury heard opening statements on Thursday in the manslaughter case against Michael White, who is accused of fatally stabbing a real estate developer.
7 years ago
Stockton hired professor with easy-to-find history of retaliating against female students
Stockton University hired Andrew Kortyna even though he had been fired for retaliating against students who complained of sexual harassment.
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Listen 1:14Bucks County gets $1.5 million from HUD for lead paint remediation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has given Bucks County $1.5 million to help remediate lead hazards across the county.
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Displaced Franklin, SLA students get new homes, will return to class soon
After parents rejected an early proposal, Philly officials have found semi-permanent homes for 1,000 high school students displaced by asbestos, construction delays.
7 years ago
Penn honors celebrated avant-garde composer George Crumb with concert series
The celebrated avant-garde composer George Crumb is being honored this week with a concert series at Penn for his 90th birthday.
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One of Pa.’s prison units is about to go Scandinavian
The change, which will involve new furniture and roomier cells, will test whether a less punitive prison environment will yield better-behaved inmates.
7 years ago
A bill expanding healthcare access for working disabled people may see Pa. Senate action
The measure has high-ranking co-sponsors from both parties, making it a rare healthcare bill that may not divide the chamber on party lines.
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Survey: Most Pa. voters support independent redistricting commission
Redistricting reform is a top goal for many good government supporters in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
As Pa. compensation programs end, church victims wrestle with the price put on abuse
Some victims have used the program to put their fight with the church behind them. Others scoffed at the pricetag put on their trauma.
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