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N.J. mom casts wide net to prevent suicide
Each year, nearly 40,000 Americans kill themselves. This is Suicide Prevention Week — but one New Jersey mother works to prevent su ...
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Potential conversion of St. Bridget School into apartments gets mixed reaction in East Falls
To mixed reaction, an East Falls Catholic Church announced details regarding the potential sale of its school former building on Monday n ...
13 years ago
Pennsylvania’s climate change future: Read the missing report
A pair of legally mandated reports outlining how climate change will affect Pennsylvania are currently a year overdue. The state ...
13 years ago
With new job title, William Penn Foundation seeks new leader
After an abrupt split with ...
13 years ago
A fine late afternoon in Atlantic City
At shortly before 4 p.m. today, beach conditions in Atlantic City look fantastic. For anyone stuck in an office, watching live ima ...
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Stricter standards sought for Pa. power plant emissions
Criticizing Pennsylvania power plant operations for carbon emissions, environmentalists are calling for more stringent regulations. < ...
13 years ago
N.J comptroller finds $300,000 in overcharges for hauling Sandy debris
An investigation by the State Comptroller has determined that nine New Jersey towns were overcharged for the removal of Sandy debris. ...
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Mt. Airy artist Yinka Orafidiya takes up ceramics residency in Hungary
Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Symptoms from these issues can range from simply distracting to crippling. Mt. Airy artist Yinka Orafidiya t ...
13 years ago
Mayor Nutter visits after-school program in West Oak Lane [gallery]
Monday wasn’t just the first day of Philadelphia public schools being open. It also marked the start of after-school programs. ...
13 years ago
Teachers in the U.S. often buy student supplies with their own money. Their out of pocket expenses add up to $1.6 billion annually, ...
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Police seeking suspects in Manayunk double shooting
The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for suspects following a double shooting in Manayunk. The incident occured as two males lef ...
13 years ago
Cyber security program recruits in Delaware
The Cyber Aces Foundation is searching for the next class of cyber security leaders at local Delaware high schools. The foundation ...
13 years ago
Happy first day of school, here’s your parking ticket
Some Philadelphia parents and teachers are not pleased with the city’s most efficient public servants. Why did parent ...
13 years ago
Former child hero sentenced to 30-to-62 years in prison for Southwest Philly shooting
Edward “Doobie” Sheed Jr., a former child hero convicted of a near-fatal shooting in Southwest Philadelphia, predicted he wou ...
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