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OARC, commonwealth discuss possible settlement
The Ogontz Area Revitalization Corporation and Corbett administration budget officials are in talks to settle a lawsuit filed by the hous ...
14 years ago
Survey: NJ Transit’s customer ratings improving
New Jersey Transit’s first rider survey in the wake of Superstorm Sandy shows improved customer satisfaction with the agency. < ...
14 years ago
Chelten Ave. barber shop serves as gathering place and stepping stone
The cutters stand by their barber chairs as if on guard. A large television blasts MTV Jams or ESPN. Over the sound of clippers humming, ...
14 years ago
Christie’s education budget: Reading between the line items
Now comes the grunt work on Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed fiscal 2014 budget, as the state Legislature begins its department-by-de ...
14 years ago
Advocate urges no ‘blank check’ for Philly charters seeking to expand [updated]
The Philadelphia School District’s two main priorities – balancing its books and expanding the number of “high quality seat ...
14 years ago
Charter-school operators take their pitches directly to Pastorius Elementary
In a week, Pastorius Elementary’s School Advisory Council will make a very important recommendation: which charter school operator ...
14 years ago
Shelter for female veterans given OK in Delaware
A transitional home for homeless female veterans is planned for Delaware. The shelter would occupy a five-bedroom house in greater ...
14 years ago
14th Police District: Where $10 was stolen during a hug
This list covers March 29-April 4, 2013 March 29 12 a.m. Residential Burglary: 5300 block of Wingohocking ...
14 years ago
Newtown – Assault Rifle Salute
The NRA and its Congress show their respect for the dead. ...
14 years ago
Margaret Thatcher, flaming liberal
Let us first bow our heads and mark the passing of Margaret Thatcher, conservative icon. Only then can we laugh ourselves s ...
14 years ago
Atlantic City leaders unveil new $20M ad campaign
Atlantic City tourism officials will unveil a $20 million ad campaign urging people to visit the seaside gambling resort and emphasizing ...
14 years ago
Kendrick Center to get new roof, basketball courts and fields
After months of delay, a new roof is three weeks away from completion at the Kendrick Recreation Center on Ridge Avenue, but that is just ...
14 years ago
Local food truck owner seeks support to upgrade equipment, start educational programming
Remove power generators from a cubby. Use them to run a mobile food truck. Run out of power after five hours. Go to gas station and fill ...
14 years ago
AVI tax hikes show that good citizenship is for suckers
When I received my new property assessment as part of the city’s AVI initiative, I could not help feeling like the perfect fool for ...
14 years ago