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Wolf working on plan for progressive Pa. income tax

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf is calling for a progressive Pennsylvania income tax that targets the wealthy. But he faces a ...

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 Erik E. Cordes, associate professor of biology at Temple University is a marine ecologist specializing in deep sea ecosystems.(Jessica McDonald/WHYY)

Deepwater Horizon oil spill casts wider net in harming coral

A new survey of deep-sea corals in the Gulf of Mexico has found that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill four years ago has affected more of ...

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N.J.’s lackluster online gaming revenues take analysts by surprise

One hopes when online gaming was introduced in New Jersey was that it would help revive the struggling casinos of Atlantic City. While al ...

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Christie wants progress on bail changes, but Assembly leader’s in no hurry

Gov. Chris Christie is ordering a rare summertime special session of the New Jersey Legislature on Thursday in an effort to get lawmakers ...

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Despite resignations, N.J. congressional delegation expected to stay evenly split by party

Incumbents’ names will not be on the ballot this November in several of New Jersey ...

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Activist requests investigation into Pa. education adviser’s work situation

A government reform activist is trying to get Pennsylvania’s Ethics Commission to investigate a special adviser to Gov. Tom Corbett ...

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 Legislation under consideration in Harrisburg would ban the use of drones by both hunters and animal rights activists. (NewsWorks file photo)

Pa. legislation targets use of drones in hunting

New legislation under consideration in Harrisburg would ban the use of drones for hunting, or for harassing hunters.  The two ...

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Corbett gains ground on Wolf in internet poll

Finally, some good news for Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett in his re-election battle. A CBS/New York Times poll shows him pulling to withi ...

12 years ago

 Springfield Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Capolupo. (Photo courtesy of Michael Mann/Springfield School District)
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National honors for a Delaware County school superintendent

The job of superintendent of schools isn’t always an envious one.  Tight budgets, performance standards, accountability to sch ...

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N.J. teen hurt in fight dies from injuries

A teenage boy accused of inflicting fatal injuries on another youth during a fight last weekend has been charged with reckless manslaught ...

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Volunteers answer dramatic call to arms to stage ‘Henry IV’ battle scene in Philly

“We simulate a battle. There is artillery and people are dying,” said Sean McGarry, his red shirt indicating his loyalty to t ...

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Conrail blamed for ’12 Paulsboro derailment

It’s been almost two years since a train derailed while crossing a bridge in Paulsboro, New Jersey, releasing 20,000 gallons of che ...

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Christie calls special legislative session on bail

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is calling a special legislative session for lawmakers to overhaul the state’s bail system. T ...

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 Temple University will make standardized test scores optional for admission. (NewsWorks file photo)
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Temple joins growing list of schools making standardized tests optional for applicants

Nervous test-takers, fear not. Temple University announced Tuesday it will join the growing list of colleges ditching the SAT as an entra ...

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Volunteers with the Legends of Germantown clean the area around Germantown High School on Sunday afternoon. The group gathered to weed and clear debris from the closed school's yard on July 27, 2014.

Micro-grant award sparks vibrant clean-up effort on GHS property

Their community mainstay may be shuttered, but locals still want to ensure it doesn’t become an eyesore. So, more than 30 me ...

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