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NSA leaker Snowden weakens U.S. efforts against terrorism

It was foreseeable when Edward Snowden fled to Hong Kong and Moscow that all the secrets he was carrying on his four laptops would fall i ...

13 years ago

Mash of Pa. proposals on liquor privatization could ferment until fall

A plan to expand access to wine, beer, and spirits is advancing in the Pennsylvania Senate as the Senate’s counter-offer on liquor ...

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Pa. House GOP tapping brakes on transportation funding plan

Republicans in the Pennsylvania House are preparing major changes to a bill to fund roads, bridges, and mass transit — despite warn ...

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Frankford Avenue methadone clinic in Holmesburg gets approval from Court of Common Pleas

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Fairmount’s new bike lanes are painted, ready to ride

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June 25: Broad Street Armory demo nigh | Demolition resuming at 22nd and Market | Nutter admin limiting transparency | Taxes and crisis | Chalfont Playground refreshed

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Arts & Entertainment

New Philly theater group revives Barrymore awards

The Barrymores are back. The annual regional theater awards for best plays and players were canceled when the presenting organizat ...

13 years ago

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Politics & Policy

The full rundown on the ‘Ready for Next Time?’ forums about the Shore after Sandy

In an earlier post, I told you about a series of community forum ...

13 years ago

 The bill's sponsor, Senator Nick Scutari, testifies before the Senate Budget Committee. (Phil Gregory/for NewsWorks)

N.J. moves to keep drunken drivers off the road

Anyone convicted of drunken driving will be required to install an ignition interlock device in their car, should a proposal advanced Mon ...

13 years ago

 N.J. senators debate the budget bill before voting 29 to 11 to pass it. (Phil Gregory/for NewsWorks)

N.J. lawmakers approve $32.9 billion budget

It’s now up to Gov. Chris Christie to sign New Jersey’s new $32.9 billion budget. The Assembly voted 52-to-25 to pass it Mond ...

13 years ago

Education

Texas case illustrates need to to diversify without affirmative action, Penn law expert says

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision today on a lawsuit against the University of Texas over its affirmative action program. It ...

13 years ago

 The picnic was held on the grounds of Awbury Arboretum. (NewsWorks file)

Community a no-show for first EMAN Picnic in the Garden

Mt. Airy’s first ever Picnic in the Garden on Saturday drew almost no neighborhood participation in the midst of a weekend filled w ...

13 years ago

Education

Poll finds Pa. voters would trade tax hikes for education

Most Pennsylvania voters wouldn’t mind a hike in their income taxes if it would help to fund public schools, according to a ...

13 years ago

Area schools respond to Sandy Hook with security measures for the fall

In response to the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut more than six months ago, some schools in the area ...

13 years ago

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