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Wolf OKs tax credits to preserve $100 milion in Pa. scholarships
Thousands of Pennsylvania students who rely on scholarships through tax credit programs have gotten a last-minute gift from Gov. Tom Wolf ...
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Lashing out at lawmakers, Wolf sending billions to Pa. schools, social services
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that he’ll issue a line-item veto to reject major parts of the spending plan passed last week by Pe ...
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ListenAs 2015 ticks to a close, charities wait for last-minute surge in donations
Charities in New Jersey are hoping for an increase in end-of-the year contributions. They’re counting on the f ...
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U.S. follows New Jersey’s lead in banning microbeads
A New Jersey congressman is pleased that President Barack Obama has signed the legislation he sponsored to phase out the use of microbead ...
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To travel or not to travel for youth sports?
To enter the world of travel youth sports or not? That was the question. And for 15 years, I had a simple answer: Heck no. I ...
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Report suggests stronger food sector could benefit Camden’s starved economy
A new report suggests that Camden could help its residents and spur economic growth by further developing its food sector, which includes ...
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Community calls for federal investigation into police killing of South Jersey man
Friends and family of a South Jersey man who was shot and killed by police in Bridgeton last year are calling for a federal civil rights ...
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Camden offers final salute to beloved police K-9 Officer Zero
After having chased criminal suspects for the Camden police department for eight years, K-9 Officer Zero has passed away. He was 12 years ...
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Feds ease rules for health research on marijuana extract
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is easing the rules for resear ...
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It’s musical chairs — and desks — as Philly Council prepares to host inaugural ceremonies
Philadelphia City Council will host inaugural ceremonies Monday for Mayor-elect Jim Kenney, Council members and other city government off ...
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ListenPhilly councilwoman fined for campaign finance violations
A Philadelphia councilwoman and her campaign are being fined nearly $10,000 after violating the city ethics code. Councilwoman Blo ...
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ListenGallup polls Americans on most admired politicians
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in Americ ...
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ListenNutter: Deep poverty holding city back
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter says he believes he’s leaving office at the top of his game. But even with the successes, Nutter ...
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Calling GOP budget ‘garbage,’ Wolf OKs partial funding to keep Pa. schools open
Calling the budget he received got from Pennsylvania’s Legislature last week last “ridiculous” and “garbage,̶ ...
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