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Nutter: 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 ...
10 years ago
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,̶ ...
10 years ago
Ocean City, Strathmere, Sea Isle City to get new beach sand
Some southern New Jersey beaches will be getting a touch up, courtesy of the federal government. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ...
10 years ago
Applying proven flood controls along with green infrastructure, Philly stays above water
When Philadelphia gets too much rain for its storm sewers to handle, millions of tons of sewage drain into surrounding rivers. Man ...
10 years ago
ListenMacy’s recalls Martha Stewart frying pans after injuries
Macy’s is recalling two Martha Stewart frying pans after customers said metal discs popped off and caused bruises, burns and welts. ...
10 years ago
Year in odd New Jersey news: Pork roll lawsuits, Elf on Shelf 911 call
A lawsuit against a pork roll company for flatulence, bears swimming in a backyard pool and a girl calling 911 because she accidentally t ...
10 years ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase by 6% in 2016
Motorists will have to dig a bit deeper in a few days to pay for travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Turnpike tolls will increase ...
10 years ago
‘Punch to the gut’- DuPont to cut 1,700 in Delaware
The ax is swinging today at DuPont’s Delaware offices as employees were told 1,700 Delaware workers would be cut. DuPont CEO ...
10 years ago
ListenWeekly Entertainment Guide – Welcoming 2016
Ready to ring in the New Year? Robin Bloom shares her recommendations for countdowns and fireworks in the Philadelphia region. ...
10 years ago
Reborn Delaware basketball tournament pushes toward the big time
Among a certain segment of basketball obsessives, the name Slam Dunk to the Beach still has a mythic quality. From 1990 to 2003, t ...
10 years ago
Man charged with raping 78-year-old woman at Rehoboth Beach home
Delaware State Police say they’ve charged a 43-year-old Lewes man with raping a 78-year-old woman he knew at her Rehoboth Beach hom ...
10 years ago
The face of Delaware’s homeless children
More children are facing homelessness in Delaware, according to studies. Sasha, 23, eats dinner with her son Lemere, 4, daughter S ...
10 years ago
It’s time for the 2015 Crazy Quiz!
Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again. Climb into the clown car and test your smarts. No fair Googling for the answers! < ...
10 years ago
The secret password to a ‘deluxe’ emergency room experience
No one likes going to the emergency room, but if you ever wondered what magic words will allow you to jump ahead in line, here they are: ...
10 years ago
How parking rules can destroy walkability
The city of Ottawa says policies requiring developers to build a certain number of parking spots can have consequences for urban planning ...
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