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When the words ‘You have scleroderma’ come as a relief

It was pretty terrifying to be 21 and to realize that you’re going to be sick for the rest of your life. In October of 2012, ...

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Tapes: No deaths, injuries from N.J. bridge traffic

A traffic jam deliberately orchestrated by members of Gov. Chris Christie’s staff that caused days of gridlock in northern New Jers ...

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Sweeney promises further education reforms as he eyes 2017 gubernatorial bid

Fort Lee is no longer on gridlock alert, but suddenly New Jersey’s efforts towards education reform are stalled. Shall we review? & ...

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Pa. school districts can make up snow days in 20-minute installments

The string of winter storms this year has prompted school closures across Pennsylvania. While school districts won’t see teaching t ...

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February 14-16: Rain garden workshop | Paleopalooza | Many Faces of George Washington | Mural Arts’ Restored Spaces | George Washington at Valley Forge

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February 14: Open data tension | PHL: Here for the Making | Supermarkets don’t change behavior | Lower North transportation recommendations | TreePhilly giveaway | Building collapse court case update

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Delaware deals with up to 14 inches of snow, readies for Friday [video]

Delaware Governor Jack Markell has lifted the driving restrictions for New Castle and Kent Counties . He says the possibility of new snow ...

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$1.5B in efficiencies: What Comcast-TWC merger might mean for Philly

Comcast announced Thursday its ...

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A professor of radiology and chief of breast imaging examines the mammogram of a patient (Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo, file)

Canadian study renews debate over value of routine mammograms

This week there was another study and more disagreement over t ...

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It’s not all trudging, travel delays and power outages, snow is fun too

Yet another barrage of snow has been dumped on the Philadelphia region, causing many to internally beg for the mercy of May. But w ...

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Philly region a national leader in Affordable Care Act sign-ups

More than 100,000 people in Pennsylvania have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. That’s according to ...

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From Valentine’s Day to Presidents Day: Weekend activities for the family

Love is in the air — family love, love for our presidents and love for animals. Enjoy Valentine’s & Presidents weekend with t ...

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In search of the perfect aphrodisiac at the Italian Market [photos]

I visited Philadelphia’s Italian Market looking for something to give Valentine’s Day dinner a kick, but so many foods are th ...

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Pa. budget cut won’t hurt efforts to prevent vet suicides, general says

With recent data showing a spike in the suicide rate among young military veterans, Pennsylvania’s National Guard commander is tryi ...

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