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Some school districts scrap new U.S. nutrition guidelines — and accompanying funds
Most school districts across the region will begin following new federal nutrition ...
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Soccer fans crowd Philly for the thrill of defeat as U.S. advances
It wasn’t pretty, but the U.S. soccer team is moving on. Despite losing to Germany 1-0 on Thursday, the Americans will join ...
12 years ago
Listen5 family activities for the weekend
Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend for families. ...
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West Oak Lane Charter School sends class of 2014 off to high school [gallery]
West Oak Lane Charter School graduated its eighth-grade class last week. The school has served students in grades K through 8 since ...
12 years ago
N.J. Senate approves $34.1 billion budget
New Jersey’s Senate has approved a $34.1 billion state budget plan with vetoes from Gov. Chris Christie looming. The Se ...
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Former Gosnell workers sentenced in baby deaths
Two former employees of a Philadelphia abortion doctor serving life in prison for killing babies who were born alive have been sentenced ...
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Delaware soccer fans cheer U.S. team’s advance [VIDEO]
It was standing-room only at Stoney’s Pub in North Wilmington to watch the U.S. take on Germany in the final game of group play. ...
12 years ago
Philly black clergy say DA should not have revived sting investigation
An organization of black clergy members in Philadelphia said allegations of political corruption against several state legislators and a ...
12 years ago
Giving pays off for Delaware donor [video]
A dedicated United Way of Delaware donor was handed a set of keys to a brand new 2014 silver Kia Soul on Thursday. “Why me & ...
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N.J. considers ending lifetime alimony in future divorce cases
Lifetime alimony will be eliminated for future divorcees in New Jersey if a measure advanced by an Assembly committee becomes law. ...
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Makeover set for Pier 68 in South Philly as part of waterfront park development
Standing in front of the dilapidated Pier 68 in South Philadelphia Thursday afternoon, Mayor Michael Nutter unveiled plans for its restor ...
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Pew grant brings cognitive remediation therapy to adults with mental illness in Bucks County
Penn Foundation’s Wellspring Clubhouse in Bucks County has received a $180,000 grant from Pew Charitable Trusts to provide a new re ...
12 years ago
ListenN.J. retirees have right to pension increases, panel rules
A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that retired public workers have a right to cost-of-living increases in their pensions. But i ...
12 years ago
Delaware Senate confirms DNREC secretary nominee
The Delaware Senate unanimously confirmed David Small to serve as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Cont ...
12 years ago
Webcomic: Packing up for the Shore
This is the 2nd installment of NewsWorks’ comic strip It’s a Shore Thing. Today the Featherstone family is packing up to move ...
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