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Lesser-known candidates enter N.J. governor’s race
The party-backed candidates running for governor in New Jersey will have company on primary ballots. Two lesser-known Democrats an ...
13 years ago
Cyclist who bikes around Philly with his cat gets a commercial
It really isn’t fair that the rest of the world doesn’t get to enjoy watching a guy bike around Philly with a cat on his shou ...
13 years ago
Need to report a crime in Delaware? There’s an app for that
Delaware State Police have launched a new cellphone app to make it easier for the public to send crime tips to investigators. A sp ...
13 years ago
Deep concern over Camden schools evident at NJ Spotlight forum
The sense of unease among Camden residents and teachers over the recent announcement of a state takeover of the local school system was a ...
13 years ago
Mayor Nutter to decide on Philly paid sick leave this week
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is expected to decide by Thursday whether to veto a bill forcing most companies to provide paid sick le ...
13 years ago
Scopes trial lecture April 3d and more upcoming science-related events
Philadelphia is a great place to be for anyone interested in history, science, or the history of science. Nearly every week there’s ...
13 years ago
A ‘flip flop’ or an ‘evolution?’
The ongoing stampede of politicians rushing to embrace gay marriage — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey ...
13 years ago
AP: Ex-revenue chief Tom Wolf running for Pa. gov
Tom Wolf, a wealthy businessman and former Pennsylvania revenue secretary, says he’s running for governor and he’s got $10 mi ...
13 years ago
Good news at Convention Hall: Roller Skating
Last week I told you about the fight over flood insurance at ...
13 years ago
Tales of Hoffman: Recounting verse and virtue of late poet laureate
Daniel Hoffman, once the U.S. poet laureate, has died. The Swarthmore resident would have been 90 years old on Wednesday. To mark his bir ...
13 years ago