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N.J. plans added vigilance against sex trafficking at Super Bowl events
New Jersey is preparing for what authorities believe will be an increase in human trafficking when the state hosts the Super Bowl in Febr ...
13 years ago
Jimmy Fallon visits Roxborough’s Dalessandro’s for a taste of Philly
Late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon stopped by Roxborough’s Dalessandro’s on Friday morning to get his Philly cheesesteak f ...
13 years ago
Therapeutic vaccine could add treatment options for those with hepatitis C
The Pennsylvania-based company Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. is beginning clinical trials on a new therapeutic vaccine to help treat hepati ...
13 years ago
Philly inspector general initiates safeguards against unscrupulous contractors
Philadelphia’s inspector general is sending a strong warning to city contractors. It all started when Inspector Genera ...
13 years ago
ListenFighting back against Philly fines for parking bikes, scooters on sidewalks
Some motorcycle riders have made their voices heard. After they objected to stepped-up enforcement by the Philadelphi ...
13 years ago
ListenCook-Wissahickon parents, students protest looming ‘leveling’ changes
Cook-Wissahickon Elementary in Roxborough is implementing a split-grade classroom. Fernando Gallard, a spokesperson with the ...
13 years ago
Supporting talented teachers to ensure student success
In his weekly message, Delaware Governor Jack Markell explains the importance of quality educators and highlights recent efforts by the S ...
13 years ago
Delaware receives money to restore Prime Hook
Delaware now has $19.8 million to restore Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge after years of damage from coastal storms, including Supers ...
13 years ago
Critic’s Notebook: Gender-swapped Romeo provocative, but is it effective theater?
Reports that the small and feisty Curio Theatre Company in West Philadelphia has been getting hate mail — even a death threat — aimed ...
13 years ago
From the archive: Anatomy of a concussion, and the NFL’s brain disease problem
This drawing is from 2010, when the National Football League was beginning to appreciate concussions as a problem. The NFL now knows ...
13 years ago
Increasing the minimum wage, a no-brainer
While most of this year’s election coverage is focused on how many points Chris Christie will defeat Democratic opponent Barbara Bu ...
13 years ago
N.J. lacks oversight to properly oversee private special education schools
Earlier this month the Star-Ledger released the results of its ...
13 years ago
Delaware prepares for next Sandy [video]
One year ago, at this time, we were watching Hurricane Sandy barrel up the east coast, worried about its impact on Delaware. ̶ ...
13 years ago
Community group builds West Philly playground in a day [photos]
It was a tough day to concentrate for students at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School. Music blared from speakers on ...
13 years ago
Delaware dike system under repair [video]
Construction is underway on a series of vulnerable structures along the Delaware River to better protect local towns from flooding waters ...
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