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In struggling Atlantic City, a special focus on problems faced by the young
Survey: 14% of city youngsters are thriving, 39% have the tools needed to succeed, 37% are vulnerable and 10% are challenged or fragile.
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Pelosi downplays spat with Trump in Pennsylvania appearance
Speaker Pelosi was in Delaware County to promote plans to make college more affordable. Asked about her war of words with President Trump she said, “I’m not even going there."
7 years ago
Democrats take to Harrisburg market to argue for higher wage in Pennsylvania
If you’re not thinking about your employees, you’re not taking them into account, and that’s a shame.”
7 years ago
Helen Oakes, civic activist and former Philadelphia school board member, dies at 94
Famous for her newsletter, Helen Oakes was a watchdog and gadfly during tumultuous times.
7 years ago
Chickie’s and Pete’s to pick up AC Expressway toll tab for one hour Friday
For the sixth year, Chickie's & Pete’s, a Philadelphia-based crab house with locations at the Shore, will pay the toll tab between 5 and 6 p.m.
7 years ago
N.J. beaches ‘in great shape,’ water quality ‘excellent,’ official says
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, so the Jersey Shore is "officially" open for the summer season, and state officials say the coast is ready.
7 years ago
Democratic pledges against big money come with an asterisk
Virtually all Democrats running for the White House rail against the flood of campaign cash. But as the primary unfolds, it's clear that those pledges come with asterisks.
7 years ago
Here’s how Pa. is spending a $56M grant to address opioid addiction
Housing for people with opioid use disorder tops the list of spending from a large federal grant to address opioid addiction in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
At new Philly restaurant, Thai chef serves flavors of her Bangkok roots
Offering salty, sweet, and spicy tastes — "a whole spectrum of everything that you can imagine in one bowl" — pork shank is a specialty at Philly’s newest Thai restaurant.
7 years ago
Listen 6:08Could the future be built out of trash? A plan to turn plastic, paper into wallboard
Continuus Materials, a Texas-based company with a Northeast Philadelphia plant, will begin producing wallboard out of recycled flexible plastic and paper.
7 years ago
Journalism job cuts: Philly Inquirer plans buyouts to reduce newsroom staff
Rumor was 10% of the workforce would be slashed. Management disputes that figure.
7 years ago
New Jersey beach smoking ban in place for start of summer
Smoking and vaping will be banned on nearly every public beach in the state this summer under tougher new restrictions.
7 years ago
Facebook: Fake account removal doubles to 3 billion in 6 months
Facebook also said Thursday that it removed more than 7 million posts, photos and other material because it violated its rules against hate speech.
7 years ago
Inmate acquitted of guard’s slaying in Delaware prison riot
A jury on Thursday acquitted an inmate accused of leading a riot at Delaware's maximum-security prison during which a guard was killed and other staffers taken hostage.
7 years ago
Sweeney wants $50M extra for special ed but no more funds for losing districts
The increase would for students with the greatest needs. Senate president says districts facing steep cuts in state support shouldn’t expect additional aid.
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