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Dave Davies: Off Mic

Campaign closers head to Pa.

It’s the ninth inning, and the Democrats are bringing their closer to Pennsylvania. Former President Bill Clinton will make ...

14 years ago

14th Police District: Where cars get profanely defaced and torched

This list covers Oct. 1-7, 2012. Oct. 1 2:32 a.m. Robbery: 1600 block of Wadsworth Ave. Complainant shot i ...

14 years ago

On Election Eve, two area families stand by their candidates

Throughout this election season, reporters Nicelle Poston-McKelvey and Holly Otterbein followed local families, reporting on their r ...

14 years ago

Morning labor rally at the Mayfair Diner

A “large and loud” labor rally is promised for this morning in support of U.S. Senator Bob Casey. Hundreds of Philadel ...

14 years ago

Christie orders odd-even gas rationing in New Jersey

New Jersey will move to an odd-even gas rationing system in 12 counties at noon on Saturday. Gov. Chris Christie ordered the odd-e ...

14 years ago

Top 5 stories of the week in NW Philly

Here’s a look at what you might have missed this week: 1. ...

14 years ago

Atlantic City casinos back in business

Atlantic City’s casinos have Gov. Chris Christie’s approval to reopen. Forced closure of several days due to Hurricane ...

14 years ago

Christie promises N.J. registered voters they’ll be able to cast ballots

All registered voters will be able to vote in Tuesday’s election, Gov. Chris Christie assured New Jersey residents Friday during an ...

14 years ago

Verizon opens emergency communications centers for Sandy’s South Jersey victims

For the next two weeks, two Red Cross shelters in Toms River, N.J., will double as Verizon Wireless Emergency Communications Centers.Set ...

14 years ago

DEP employee says agency withholds water contamination information from Pa. residents

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has been withholding information about water contamination related to natural gas ...

14 years ago

Speak Easy

15 more death-defying stunts we’d like to see Mayor Nutter attempt

With Mayor Nutter rappelling down the side of a building for charity, we’re left thinking there isn’t much he wouldn’t ...

14 years ago

In Pa., Casey and Smith making final push for U.S. Senate seat

U.S Sen. Bob Casey, the Democratic incumbent in Pennsylvania, is on a campaigning blitz to defend his seat from Republican challenger Tom ...

14 years ago

Science

Sandy death toll rises to 14 in New Jersey

The Associated Press reported early this morning that the number of deaths attributed to superstorm Sandy has risen to 14 in New Jersey.< ...

14 years ago

Gov. Markell tours property in Delaware, urges residents to report damage

A mangled shed sits upside down in a yard it was blown in to, water flows over a portion of the road and residents clear branches and deb ...

14 years ago

East Oak Lane family loses everything in blaze sparked by Sandy [Video]

The smoke filling a third-floor bedroom in the Folk family home did not warrant much concern, at least not initally. As Ben Folk&n ...

14 years ago

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