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Corbett makes a showing – is it enough?
My scorecard in Pennsylvania’s first gubernatorial debate: Corbett wins on points, with no knockout. Corbett, the incumbent ...
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Federal effort to reduce unnecessary antipsychotic use in nursing homes hits target
A national effort to curb the prescription of unnecessary medications in nursing homes appears to be gaining traction. The Centers ...
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Pa. House passes $2-per-pack Philly cigarette tax on to Senate
In a 114-84 vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday once again approved the $2-per-pack Philadelphia cigarette tax for cit ...
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Philly museum using glass art to help crystallize concept of liberty
A little-known museum in Philadelphia’s Old City is getting a facelift — both in its galleries and its mission. The Na ...
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Eight of 12 ironworkers to plead guilty in Philly racketeering case
Eight of the 12 members of Ironworkers Local 401 who were charged in a Philadelphia racketeering case in February have agreed to plead gu ...
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Dog’s death inspires N.J. move to shield animals from abusers
A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation to prevent anyone convicted of animal cruelty from working in animal care. < ...
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With cues from ‘Our Town,’ Philly artists branch out to collaborate for first time
The new fall season of exhibitions at the the Institute for Contemporary Art, in West Philadelphia, includes a two-hour, non-narrative vi ...
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Wolf says Pa. cities need more than pork
It’s not easy being a city in Pennsylvania. But Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf said part of the problem is insi ...
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Crozer-Chester nursing strike continues into day two
The negotiations started in April. The contract expired in June. The strike began Sunday. Since then, ...
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Summer goes out in style at South Seaside Park beach party [photos]
A festive crowd ended the last weekend of summer on a happy note in South Seaside Park Sunday afternoon. On the beach in front of ...
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Hate crime charges in attack on mentally disabled man in Delaware
Three teens accused of attacking a 26 year old Newark man with a neurodevelopmental disorder face hate crime charges. The three te ...
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Ramsey supports charges in assault on gay couple
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey believes that at least some criminal charges are justified in the altercation that left t ...
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