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Fast-food workers rally for higher wages at McDonald’s
A week after employees in three states filed lawsuits alleging wage theft by McDonald’s Corp., fast-food workers demonstrated for h ...
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Delaware child sexual abuse case involving du Pont heir resurfaces [VIDEO]
A 2008 child sexual abuse case involving one of Delaware’s most prominent names is back in the spotlight. The case involves ...
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Report takes on New Jersey’s heroin, pill problem
A state panel is offering recommendations on how to combat New Jersey’s burgeoning heroin and prescription drug abuse problem. ...
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Republicans seek to knock Corbett challenger off the ballot
As I expected, the state Republican Party has gone to court to challenge the nominating petitions of Ardmore businessman Bob Guzzardi, wh ...
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Despite challenges, Philly construction projects on the rise
Construction cranes stretching into the skyline across several sections of Philadelphia give rise to hopes that the city has shaken the s ...
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N.J. reconsiders special unit to crack down on telemarketers
New Jersey lawmakers are once again considering a bill to establish a telemarketing fraud unit in the Division of Consumer Affairs. < ...
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Public meeting slated for Friday to discuss results of Oyster Creek emergency drill
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will host an emergency drill at Oyster Creek Generating Station in Fork ...
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Taking account of N.J. budget input from advocates, organizations
As they examine Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed $34.5 billion budget plan, New Jersey lawmakers are hearing from residents, advocate ...
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Judges say it’s OK to move Princeton train station for new arts center
A New Jersey appeals court says a NJ Transit train station can be moved to make room for a new arts center at Princeton University. < ...
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City Council wants to make sure Philly can handle a papal visit
Ahead of hosting a major Catholic gathering next year, a Philadelphia councilwoman wants to see if the city is ready to handle big events ...
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PHA head can’t wait ‘to tear down’ Queen Lane Apartments high-rise
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is finally preparing to demolish Queen Lane Apartments, a 16-story high-rise building in Germantown wi ...
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Parrish exits congressional race in Gerlach district
Democrat Mike Parrish has dropped out of the race for the congressional seat being vacated by Pennsylvania Republican Jim Gerlach. ...
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Arrest made in Manayunk double-shooting
Police have arrested 28-year-old Clifton Morris in association with an early September ...
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Pa. lawmaker drew homestead rebate for Harrisburg residence, not Philly home
A Pennsylvania legislator will have to make some tax changes to rebuff an effort to dump her from the ballot for the May primary election ...
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ListenChristie’s former campaign manager hired by Minnesota firm
A loyalist to Gov. Chris Christie who was kept in the loop as a political payback scandal unfolded in New Jersey now has a new job. < ...
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