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Corbett planning new assault on state stores
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is planning another push to privatize liquor sales in Pennsylvania, and it’s not clear whether it wil ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia Auto Show: Newest cars and trends for 2013 [photos]
The 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show is a model of efficiency. The annual show is back at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and NewsW ...
13 years ago
Delaware sees slight increase in unemployment rate
The Unemployment rate in Delaware has slightly increased, nearly returning to where it was in December of 2011 according to the Delaware ...
13 years ago
Trenton-area town may be first in N.J. to outsource 911 service
Lawrence Township could become the first New Jersey town to privatize its 911 police-dispatching services. Outsourci ...
13 years ago
Firefighters upset over Philly police arbitration award
The city of Philadelphia has decided not to oppose an arbitration ruling that gives police officers a raise. That’s irking firefigh ...
13 years ago
Jury chaos, but no mistrial at Philly mob trial
A foreman has resigned. Another juror has been hospitalized. And a third juror in a Philadelphia mob case suddenly recalls knowing a defe ...
13 years ago
Philly cop, brother charged in $500,000 tax scheme
A Philadelphia police officer and his brother have been charged with defrauding the federal government in a $500,000 tax scam. Ass ...
13 years ago
Pa. National Guard contingent on D.C. inaugural duty
In keeping with a tradition going back to the first presidential inauguration, the Pennsylvania National Guard is sending a team of soldi ...
13 years ago
University of Delaware taps Rutgers offensive coach to lead football program; post Keeler
The next chapter of University of Delaware football will be put in the hands of an offensive minded coach from Rutgers University. ...
13 years ago
Environmental groups urge N.J. lawmakers to try again on fracking wastewater ban
Environmental groups are urging New Jersey lawmakers to override Gov. Chris Christie’s veto of a bill that would have banned fracki ...
13 years ago
‘Chronic’ Lyme disease diagnosis causes rift
A high number of Lyme disease cases across Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania has pulled some patients — and their health providers ...
13 years ago
Grays Ferry D’Ambrosio bakery shuts down
Order a cheesesteak or hoagie in Philadelphia and you know it’s just as much about the roll as it is what’s inside. Th ...
13 years ago
Germantown Boy Scout troop will march in its second ‘moment in history’ inaugural parade
Building upon past honors, a Germantown Boy Scout Troop will once again march in the inaugural parade for President Barack Obama. ...
13 years ago
Conrail talking settlement over Paulsboro derailment and chemical spill
Even though it’s been many weeks since a train derailed, spilling chemicals and causing evacuations in Paulsboro, New Jersey, the l ...
13 years ago
At-home caregivers could get tax credit
Legislators propose tax credits up to $675 for at-home caregivers. But GOP lawmakers question how to pay for program to help famili ...
13 years ago