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Reports: New Jersey to take over Camden schools
It appears the state is about to take control of the troubled school system in Camden. The ...
13 years ago
The religious right: ballast and baggage
To fully appreciate how seriously the GOP is hampered by the dead weight of the religious right, look no further than yeste ...
13 years ago
Roosevelt Middle School play ‘Sitting for Justice’ commemorates Rosa Parks (and others)
As Rahmier Dennis-Mofield stepped out on stage in tights and a wild black wig, the Roosevelt Middle School auditorium echoed with giggles ...
13 years ago
Watchdog: Philly Council’s budget should be more transparent
Philadelphia’s City Council will scrutinize the budget of every midsize and large city department at hearings starting this week. ...
13 years ago
Budget review process begins in New Jersey
New Jersey lawmakers are continuing to examine Gov. Chris Christie’s $32.9 billion budget plan. They’ll be holding a series o ...
13 years ago
‘Death doulas’ help dying people through final transition
Doulas have long been known as women who help other women through the process of labor. They are present as a new life comes into the wor ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia scientist wins top Mongolian award for climate change research
A Philadelphia scientist has just won the highest honor the Mongolian government awards to foreigners, the Order of the Polar Star. < ...
13 years ago
Camden begins training for transition to regional police force
About 100 trainees will begin learning how to protect one of the nation’s most dangerous places. The new Camden County regional pol ...
13 years ago
In a process that will continue through May, budget hearings will get under way in Philadelphia Monday. As City Council President ...
13 years ago
As pothole season intensifies, N.J. crews hit the roads
It’s time for a seasonal hazard on highways throughout the region. And there are plenty of potholes showing up ...
13 years ago
New Jersey to takeover Camden public schools
Gov. Chris Christie plans to announce a state takeover of the troubled Camden school system. The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Cou ...
13 years ago
Seaside Heights boardwalk construction draws visitors
The reconstruction of the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, N.J. is quickly becoming a symbol for the Jersey Shore’s comeback. It was h ...
13 years ago
Mount Laurel using stickers to alert first responders to medical info
Last Monday, Governor Chris Christie conditionally vetoed a b ...
13 years ago
New rock climbing gym hosts soft opening in East Falls
The East Falls branch of Philadelphia Rock Gyms opened the doors of its new facility Saturday, marking the first of a series of “op ...
13 years ago
It has been said anyone can paint. You may not think you can, but artist Elizabeth Collard says she can help. She teaches aspiring artist ...
13 years ago