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Camden homicide rate down 46 percent since regional force began

There’s good news in the long-struggling city of Camden: With summer nearly over, the city has seen a dramatic drop in crime. < ...

12 years ago

 Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, and his wife Maureen (Steve Helber/AP Photo)
National Interest

Bob McDonnell’s war on woman

The 19th-century poet William Wordsworth lamented, “The world is too much with us.” True that. It’s all too easy these ...

12 years ago

 Researchers can manipulated data to show false conclusion. (Shutterstock photo)

Science by the numbers: Researchers ask, ‘How true are our findings?’

Research shows that listening to The Beatles’ song “When I’m 64” makes people younger – by almost a year and a ...

12 years ago

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 William Toomey's body was found inside this taxi on the side of a Millsboro road Wed. night.(photo courtesy Delaware State Police)

Delaware taxi driver death ruled a homicide

The death of a Millsboro man, whose body was found inside his taxicab, was deemed a homicide by police. Delaware State Police have ...

12 years ago

Legacy tennis students meeting — and competing — with pros at US Open this weekend

Two students at Legacy Youth Tennis and Education in East Falls will participate in opening ceremonies at the U.S Open in Flushing Meadow ...

12 years ago

 Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha for Everyone (APM) breaks ground on Paseo Verde, a Platinum Leed-ND transit oriented development in Philadelphia. Paseo Verde opened last fall. (Image courtesy of APM)
Keystone Crossroads

What is a Community Development Corporation (CDC)?

One in a series explaining key terms and concepts of Pennsylvania government. Today’s topic: Community Development Corporations ...

12 years ago

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That can’t be your favorite fragrance … can it?

A horse-mad friend — one of those women whose idea of bliss is to be on horseback — recently remarked, “I wish they made a scen ...

12 years ago

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State of Play: The State Treasurer’s Race

Just weeks before the Delaware Primary, big changes in the most watched contest: The State Treasurer’s Race. Joining us for some an ...

12 years ago

August 22nd – 29th: Pawpaw Festival, “Railway Man” and First State Ballet Theatre

From concerts and movies to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware.  Here are some ...

12 years ago

 Chuck Morris gets help moving into his chair from his wife Christina. Chuck was diagnosed with ALS four years ago. (Gary Lindstrom/WHYY)

Delaware ALS patient encouraged by Ice Bucket Challenge

While it might seem like another passing social media fad, those diagnosed with ALS are grateful for every ice bucket. The ice wat ...

12 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Twofer: Starwood to bring new details on W and Element Hotel project at 15th and Chestnut

12 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

August 22: Philly has the most walkable and affordable neighborhoods | Density as the key to bicycle growth | Rt 10 Trolley service suspended | PNB letters

12 years ago

 Duygu Kuzum, a University of Pennsylvania postdoctoral researcher, has made the MIT Technology Review's 2014 list of 35 Innovators Under 35. (Image courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania)

Penn engineer named to MIT’s list of top innovators

A University of Pennsylvania postdoctoral researcher has made the MIT Technology Review’s 2014 list of ...

12 years ago

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Education

Woes of Philly schools can’t be overstated, Hughes declares

It’s all been written before. The Philadelphia School District was in brutal financial shape last year. Overfilled classroom ...

12 years ago

 Giovanni's Room, which closed in May after 35 years as the oldest LGBT bookstore in the country, will reopen as the second location of Philly AIDS Thrift after owner Ed Hermance agreed to a two-year lease deal. (AP file photo)
Arts & Entertainment

Giovanni’s Room to reopen as second Philly AIDS Thrift location

When Ed Hermance, the owner America’s oldest gay bookstore, announced earlier this year that after 35 years he was getting out of t ...

12 years ago

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