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Philly a finalist for Race to the Top education funding
The School District of Philadelphia is one of 61 finalists for the Race to the Top District competition, and in the next few weeks could ...
14 years ago
On occasion of Cyber Monday, Pa. reminds shoppers about use tax
Pennsylvanians observing Cyber Monday — and beyond — by taking to the Internet for some holiday shopping may need to save the ...
14 years ago
N.J. man says he was fired for helping in Sandy rescue
A New Jersey man says he was fired for ditching work to help rescue people trapped by the surge from Superstorm Sandy. But Robert ...
14 years ago
Saint Francis Hospital cuts ribbon on first Delaware Life Center
Many seniors in New Castle County will have the opportunity for more independent living thanks to the opening of the Saint Francis Life ( ...
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Delaware State gets new neuroscience research center
Delaware State University will be home to the new Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research thanks to a $10.5 million grant from the Nati ...
14 years ago
Report of barricaded man in Haywood St. home leads to two arrests
Two men are in custody after police responded to a call for a barricaded male in an East Falls home. At about 10:15 a.m. this morn ...
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Cigarette taxes worked. Why not soda?
Taxes won’t reduce consumption. They violate Americans’ “right to choose.” And they bear disproportionately on ra ...
14 years ago
A florist’s craft continues to blossom at Sherman Mills studio
Francis Hilario and Hope Janelle Berninghausen of Philadelphia Neighborhoods caught up with a number of Northwest Philadelphia artist ...
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N.J. assemblyman: Give lottery winners one year of anonymity
There might be few things better than winning a mega-millions lottery. Especially if you know that cashing the ticket in means opening yo ...
14 years ago
Two elderly Germantown women hospitalized after Monday morning fire
Two Germantown residents are hospitalized in stable condition after a fire in their Magnolia Street home. At 7:42 a.m. Monday, the ...
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A.C. Airport has built it…hoping international travelers will come
Atlantic City Airport is expanding with hopes to make the “international” in its name a reality. Until now, Atlantic C ...
14 years ago
Controversy lurks as zoning board considers Nicetown affordable senior-housing plan
A plan that would see 50 units of affordable senior housing at 18th and Courtland streets in Nicetown will be before the city zoning boar ...
14 years ago
Police Commissioner Ramsey to speak at Germantown community meeting on Tuesday
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey will be in Germantown on Tuesday for a conversation about crime at the Southwest Central ...
14 years ago
Delaware Attorney General advises online shoppers to protect personal information
While millions of people get sucked into the sales that kick off “Cyber Monday” and last during the rest of the holiday shopp ...
14 years ago
Atlantic City airport completes expansion
Atlantic City International Airport has completed a 75,000-square foot expansion to handle more passengers and flights. The $25 mi ...
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