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Gas prices on the rise at the Shore
Gas prices continue to rise in New Jersey and around the nation due to crude oil prices above $55 and refineries in seasonal maintenance that can temporarily limit production.
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Archives of radio show illuminate Philly’s love affair with reggae of ‘80s and ‘90s
Recordings of the “Caribbean World Rhythms” radio show bring back the bright, sun-splashed sounds of reggae.
8 years ago
Listen 7:13A Delaware County attorney approaches distracted driving as a matter of respect, and he says scaring teens doesn’t work.
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Two visions of African spirituality at the African American Museum
A photojournalist and a fine-art photographer collaborate on a dual exhibition of the Baye Fall of Senegal and the indigenous deities of Sierra Leone.
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Listen 2:11Shrinking the Pa. legislature? It’s possible, but unlikely.
In order to change the size of the House or Senate, the chambers would have to sign off on a constitutional amendment.
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North Philly auto body shop engulfed by fire racked up safety violations prior to blaze
A North Philadelphia auto body shop that exploded into flames on Monday operated for years without proper permits or safety measures in place, according to city records.
8 years ago
GOP candidate Daphne Goggins is out of Philly mayor’s race
Goggins ended her short-lived campaign in a Facebook video Monday evening, saying Philadelphia’s Republican Party apparatus failed to support her.
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Wildwood’s popular ‘beach box’ rental system to expand
Wildwood's popular "beach box" storage rental system is expanding across municipal boundaries, officials announced.
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N.J. considers allowing advertisements on its government websites
A New Jersey Assembly panel backs plan to allow the state to sell ad space on government websites. Some object that ad placement could signify the Garden State’s endorsement.
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Del. considers allowing doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for most maladies
Only Maine and Oklahoma give doctors as much leeway in prescribing medical marijuana as this legislation would in Delaware.
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Swank swim club to top off former PHA building
For any more evidence of Philadelphia’s changing cityscape, look no farther than the intersection of Ludlow and 23rd streets in Center City.
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U.S. Sen. Casey of Pa. urging ‘transformative’ investment in child care subsidies
While Trump proposes a $1 billion bump in federal spending on child care, Senate Democrats are stumping for a cap how much some families pay out of pocket.
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Abortions rise worldwide when U.S. cuts funding to women’s health clinics, study finds
Researchers have found that the global gag rule has actually made women in sub-Saharan Africa twice as likely to have an abortion.
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Rep. Mehaffie talks up his nuclear bailout bill; opponents line up to trash it
Pennsylvania Rep. Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) on Monday introduced a bill aimed at keeping two of the state’s five nuclear plants from retiring early.
8 years ago
Bravo! Democrats refuse to reward Fox News’ propaganda
These debates, which begin in June, should be hosted by legitimate journalistic organizations. Fox News, a font of fact-free agitprop, is demonstrably illegitimate.
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