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Education scholar Diane Ravitch critiques charters, standardized tests in Philly
Diane Ravitch, a New York University education professor, was once a passionate champion of charter schools and standardized testing. She ...
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Delaware agencies combat rising heroin problem
As the state continues to crack down on prescription drug abuse, an old street drug is making a comeback. Heroin, an opiate which ...
12 years ago
Fire damaged Seaside Heights bar to pour drinks again “in the upcoming weeks”
The Beachcomber Bar and Grill, a multi-level establishment located on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, will reopen soon after damage inf ...
12 years ago
Philly treasurer sues over daughter’s death in building collapse, calls for panel on demolitions
It’s not the kind of news conference that you leave and just forget about. Late Tuesday, Philadelphia City Treasurer Nancy W ...
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Penn makes LGBT resources known to prospective students
After some pushback a year ago, the medical school at the University of Pennsylvania is moving forward with a new vision for diversity an ...
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Enhancing prescription drug database part of Corbett Medicaid plan
Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposal on Medicaid includes smaller pieces of health-care policy that remain in the hands of Pennsylvania̵ ...
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Investigators: Superstorm Sandy contributing factor to boardwalk fire
The failure of electrical wiring impacted by Superstorm Sandy floodwaters created a “catastrophic event” responsible for spar ...
12 years ago
N.J. majority believes Christie wants to jump from Statehouse to White House
As Gov. Chris Christie campaigns for re-election, a new Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press poll shows a majority of New Jersey residen ...
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