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Troubling story in Charleston from an inspiring journalist
You may remember how a couple of weeks ago a chemical spill near Charleston, West Virginia left about 300,000 people unable to wash with ...
13 years ago
Review: The real, the virtual, the quest for connection in ‘Water by the Spoonful’
Two elements of Quiara Alegría Hudes’ remarkably crafted play “Water by the Spoonful” are striking and memorable. One ...
13 years ago
If Christie backs out of pension payment, Sweeney vows to shut down N.J. government
As Gov. Chris Christie prepares a budget proposal for New Jersey’s next fiscal year, a top state lawmaker says government could gri ...
13 years ago
Delaware minimum wage hike among bills moving forward in Dover
Two bill supported by Governor Jack Markell are making their way through the Delaware legislature. A bill that will raise Delaware ...
13 years ago
63 Delaware soldiers return home to their families
Tuesday’s frigid temperatures could not be felt by some Delaware families who embraced their loved ones with warm hugs at the Delaw ...
13 years ago
Pa., N.J. get failing grades on anti-smoking efforts
When the U.S. surgeon general first warned Americans about the health risks of smoking back in 1964, 46% of the country smoked. In the fi ...
13 years ago
Philly DA appeals overturned conviction of Msgr. Lynn
Philadelphia prosecutors have asked Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court to restore a Roman Catholic church official’s child endanger ...
13 years ago
Parade of Philly casino proposals going before Pa. board
As five groups vie for Philadelphia’s second casino license, a series of hearings ...
13 years ago
ListenVote by Port Authority Chairman David Samson raises ethical question
Questions are being raised about a high-ranking Port Authority of New York and New Jersey official’s support for a $256 million rec ...
13 years ago
Pa. denies all applications for cyber-charter schools in 2014
There will be no new cyber-charter schools opening this year in Pennsylvania. The state Department of Education rejected proposals ...
13 years ago
20 ideas for free family fun in Philadelphia this winter
Whether you want to embrace the polar vortex or hide from it, Philly has plenty of free ways to keep kids active (and parents sane) this ...
13 years ago
Medical marijuana measure before Pa. lawmakers
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a plan to legalize and regulate a marijuana derivative that proponents say can stop seizures, trea ...
13 years ago
Philly refiner’s push to maintain ban on U.S. crude oil exports goes against trend
In early 2012, the refining business in Southeast Pennsylvania was on life support until a glut of cheap American oil and natural gas rev ...
13 years ago
ListenAfter minor charges, Pennsylvanians unable to pay fines await hearings in jail
Defendants in Montgomery County said they were repeatedly sent to jail by a district judge over fines and court costs they didn’t h ...
13 years ago
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