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Philly cop heralded by Obama in ’09 withdraws guilty plea on sex charges

In an unexpected turn of events, a former Philadelphia cop wants to withdraw his guilty plea and head to trial on charges that he forced ...

13 years ago

 The Tesla Model X at  the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit,  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

New Jersey bans Tesla’s direct to consumer sales

New Jersey motor vehicle officials have approved a new regulation that would require all new car dealers to obtain a franchise agreement ...

13 years ago

Pa. Dems offer $9 billion borrowing plan for pensions relief

Democrats in Pennsylvania’s Senate say borrowing $9 billion is the best way to address the state’s rising public pension debt ...

13 years ago

Small businesses in N.J. frustrated over wait for Sandy grants

Some small-business owners in New Jersey want the state to do a better job of providing grants to help them recover from Sandy. &n ...

13 years ago

 A display case of Sandy Koufax fan-fare is on display at the NMAJH exhibit, Chasing Dreams. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A Yiddish take on the national pastime

The new exhibition at the National Museum of American Jewish History, “Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American,” featu ...

13 years ago

 Fishermen cast from Island Beach State Park's Barnegat Inlet jetty in 2010. (Photo: Jennifer Harker/JMA Creations)
Down the Shore

Barnegat Inlet jetty repairs begin shortly in Island Beach State Park

Construction crews will soon begin repairs on a significant portion of the north side of the Barnegat Inlet jetty that protects the south ...

13 years ago

 At a Thursday hearing in Harrisburg, attorneys will attempt to get Germantown Cab Company back on Philly's streets. (Photo from NBC10)

Germantown Cab Co. goes to Harrisburg in an attempt to get back on the road

After a judge ordered Germantown Cab Co. to cease operations in the city last week, Philadelphia Parking Authority attorney Michael Casey ...

13 years ago

 New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, D-Thorofare (Mel Evans/AP Photo, file)

N.J. towns push state to keep cap on union arbitration awards

New Jersey towns are urging state officials to act to prevent what mayors say would be a municipal budget buster. If the New Jerse ...

13 years ago

 Mia-lia Kiernan, co-founder of 1Love Movement, testified before City Council Wednesday.

Philly moving to limit police cooperation with ICE

Philadelphia City Council is looking at ending a policy of police cooperation with immigration agents. At issue is whether to honor reque ...

13 years ago

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Delaware senator joins group to help identify coastal problems

Delaware might be considered small, but coastal concerns loom large given the breadth of the state’s eastern shore. Sen. Ern ...

13 years ago

Politics & Policy

Democratic senator criminally charged with abusing office

Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Montgomery) has been charged criminally with using her legislative office to her own political and financial be ...

13 years ago

 A 6-year-old bald eagle, after recovering from a fight with another male, is ready to be released at Winslow Wildlife Management Area in Camden County, N.J. (Emma Lee/for NewsWorks)

Rehabilitated bald eagle takes flight in New Jersey [photos]

New Jersey wildlife officials released a rehabilitated bald eagle at Winslow Wildlife Management Area in Camden County on Tuesday, but th ...

13 years ago

March 14th – 21st: Go Green, Night of Hope and Art in the Evening

Hey Delaware, are you looking for something to do this weekend? We have some recommendations on what’s happening around the First S ...

13 years ago

 State Sen. Leanna Washington walks to the police station in Abington on Wednesday. State prosecutors filed charges alleging Washington used her staff to organize an annual political fundraiser on taxpayer time, using taxpayer resources. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Philly state senator faces criminal charges

I read the words. I rub my eyes and read them again. Yep, that’s what it says: A state grand jury finds that after a parade, ...

13 years ago

 Wanda Thomas and her daughter Madeline, 5, will attend Wissahickon Charter School's lottery Thursday hoping to hear Madeline's number called. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Waiting for Philly charter school lotteries and hoping for a kindergarten slot

For many Philadelphia parents with kids about to enter kindergarten or first grade, March is a very stressful time. Moms and dads ...

13 years ago

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