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 Former aide to Gov. Chris Christie, Christina Renna, testifies in Trenton. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)

Analysis: Christina Renna testifies on fear and politics in the N.J. governor’s office

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Organic mangoes recalled in N.J., possibly tainted with listeria

If you bought mangoes in New Jersey recently, you might want to double-check the label before eating them. Pacific Organic Produce ...

12 years ago

 Sunny weather attracts crowds to the beach in Belmar, N.J., on July 5, 2013. (Phil Gregory/for NewsWorks)
Down the Shore

Report: Belmar prohibits smoking on boardwalk, beach

No more lighting up on the Belmar beachfront.  The Belmar Borough Council voted Tuesday night to ban smoking on the beach and ...

12 years ago

 A narrowly divided Supreme Court upheld decidedly Christian prayers at the start of local council meetings on Monday, declaring them in line with long national traditions though the country has grown more religiously diverse. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
National Interest

The Supreme Court intones, ‘Let us pray’

How predictable it was that they’d further thin the wall that separates church and state, by favoring the Christian church. ...

12 years ago

Philly zoo lets tigers stretch their legs on trail

Beware of stray cats at the Philadelphia Zoo. A new enclosed passageway called Big Cat Crossing allows visitors to safely watch as ...

12 years ago

 Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and vegetable and herb plants will be available on Saturday's sale at the Falls of Schuylkill Library. (Photo courtesy of event organizers)

Falls of Schuylkill Library annual sale scheduled for Saturday, sneak-peek event Wednesday

The Falls of Schuylkill Library Branch will host its annual day-before-Mother’s-Day Spring Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturda ...

12 years ago

 Manayunk resident Bill Pounds will face state Rep. Pamela DeLissio or army-veteran David Henderson in the General Election on Nov. 4. (Tracie Van Auken/for NewsWorks)

Lone Republican candidate for 194th District state Rep. seat outlines campaign

Bill Pounds isn’t stupid. The Manayunk resident is aware that Republican hopefuls don’t typically fare well in Philade ...

12 years ago

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MADD asks Delaware Senate to approve tougher DUI laws

Delaware lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could strengthen the state’s DUI laws. House Substitute 1 for House Bill ...

12 years ago

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Advice to riders: That late SEPTA bus is an exercise in patience

Buses get a bad rep, but I enjoy them for two reasons: First, they allow you to take in the sights around you, see new businesses op ...

12 years ago

 (Charlie O'Neill/for NewsWorks)

Girl Scout helps Delaware adopt official state shell

It’s official: The votes are in, and the channeled whelk is now Delaware’s official state shell. On Tuesday, Gov. Jack Mar ...

12 years ago

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Delaware children’s hospital earns national recognition

The A.I. duPont Hospital for Children was recently recognized for offering first-rate care to the region’s sickest and most injured ...

12 years ago

Delaware River Port Authority chief says additional reforms not needed

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12 years ago

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Rick Lowe’s Gray Area: Where social sculpture meets neighborhood preservation

12 years ago

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New 24/7 schedule changes for PATCO, Ben Franklin Bridge

12 years ago

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May 7: Carpenters, Teamsters opt out of Convention Center agreement | Sanitation (In)Convenience | DRPA reform | South Street cameras | Pedestrian death in University City

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