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Northeast Philly woman honored by NEA for reviving Ukrainian needlework [photos]
Vera Nakonechny never set foot in Ukraine until she was well into her forties. Born of Ukrainian parents in Germany, she was raised ...
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Native American artists explores what it means to be an American
The buffalo was an essential part of Native American life, used in everything from religious rituals to teepee construction. Every part o ...
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New U.S. resident set to celebrate first Fourth in Philly
For many Americans, the Fourth of July is all about fireworks, cookouts and a heavy dose of tradition. For other, more recent U.S. ...
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Tropical storm expected to bring rain, rip tides to N.J. Shore
As Tropical Storm Arthur moves north from Florida, it could bring heavy rain and winds to the Jersey Shore. Even though the storm ...
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Update: Pa. House passes cigarette tax for Philly schools
Update: Legislation that would enable Philadelphia to levy a $2-per-pack tax on cigarettes passed the Pennsylvania House of Representativ ...
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The debate over standardized tests has put Gov Christie in a no-win situation
On Monday the New Jersey State Senate postponed a vote on a new bill that would delay by up to two years the infusion of student growth d ...
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N.J. boarding home housing people with mental illness comes under scrutiny
A New Jersey boarding home that mostly houses people with mental illnesses is coming under renewed scrutiny. Police report an increase in ...
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Pushing to extend drilling ban off Atlantic coast, N.J. lawmakers seek Obama’s help
Oil and gas drilling off the Atlantic coast is prohibited until 2017, and some members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation are ...
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Plan for seismic tests off N.J. coast faces legal challenge
State environmental officials say they will go to court in an effort to block a plan for seismic testing of the ocean floor off the New J ...
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Philly not responsible for inspecting propane, suspected cause of city food truck blast
More than a dozen people were injured Tuesday after a Guatemalan food truck exploded in North Philadelphia. City officials suspect ...
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Kane squares off with DAs on Sandusky probe
It’s beginning to feel like a week without a Kathleen Kane controversy just wouldn’t be normal. Pennsylvania’s a ...
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