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Review: ‘Rapture, Blister, Burn.’ Compare, contrast, discuss.
Theory is great for illuminating ideas, but it can’t hold a candle to reality. The proof – threatrically, at least – is at the ...
12 years ago
Philly SRC listens to anger for hours, after thousands protest contract cancellation
For nearly three hours Thursday night, the School Reform Commission listened to harsh and bitter criticism of its move last week to cance ...
12 years ago
ListenEbola: Threat to humanity or disease of the week?
The Times’ Carl Zimmer on battling viruses that hide in humans. The ebola crisis continues to dominate the news cycle, as th ...
12 years ago
ListenNJ considers mandating new response to campus sex assaults
New Jersey lawmakers are discussing legislation to deal with campus sexual assaults. One of the bills sponsored by Sen. Peter Barn ...
12 years ago
Delaware Attorney General debate had its “moments”, but…
We now know more about the candidates for Delaware Attorney General. Rob Tornoe offers some thoughts. ...
12 years ago
After founder loses court case, 600 students face expulsion from Palmer charter
Usually, charter schools hold lotteries to decide who will attend. But one school held a lottery Thursday evening to find out who will ha ...
12 years ago
Philly schools commissioner Simms defends her action at film screening [video]
Thursday night will be the first Philadelphia School Reform Commission meeting since it terminated the teachers contract in a surprise me ...
12 years ago
Harry Potter and festivals galore: 5 weekend activities for families
Autumn months offer so many kid-friendly activities in Philadelphia, and this weekend is no exception. Take a look at a few events in Nor ...
12 years ago
New Castle County moves forward with Route 9 library plan
New Castle County is moving forward with a project to construct a new library and innovation center along the Route 9 corridor. Th ...
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Teens charged after stolen vehicle crashes in Wilmington
Four Wilmington teens have been charged after stealing a car Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. Wednesd ...
12 years ago
State obtains more than 80% of easements for shoreline projects, seeks remainder
New Jersey has obtained more than 80% of the easements it needs to undertake shoreline protection projects but still needs the cooperatio ...
12 years ago
Family Court ribbon cutting signals new era of juvenile justice in Philadelphia
The ribbon has been officially cut at Philadelphia Family Court’s new building. But gavels won’t sound in the new cour ...
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