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Abortion controversy: Why we exempt rape and incest
Let’s suppose you want to ban abortion, on the grounds that every fetus—no matter how tiny—is endowed with the same rights and ...
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Pa. and other coal states could lose hundreds of millions in mine cleanup funds
Pennsylvania could lose hundreds of millions of dollars for abandoned mine cleanup projects that come from a federal coal production tax ...
14 years ago
Calming powers of chamomile put to the test
Chamomile has been lauded for its calming and relaxing properties for thousands of years. It’s used in soaps, candles, and t ...
14 years ago
Delaware voters setup some key races for November
Dennis Williams wins the democratic contest for Wilmington Mayor. Tom Gordon wins the New Castle County Executive race. ...
14 years ago
Nutter urges continued effort to get voters registered
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take up a challenge of the state’s voter ID law Thursday. In the meantime, Philadelphia Mayor M ...
14 years ago
Little Feat pays tribute to Levon Helm (Video)
The video below shows Little Feat performing its version of The Weight as a tribute to Levon Helm. He was the drummer, singer and co-foun ...
14 years ago
Changes in Pa. policy worry advocates for those in need
Welfare advocates are concerned about a new pilot funding program for some Pennsylvania counties’ human services departments that c ...
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Charged in federal sting, Trenton mayor follows tradition in refusal to resign
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack is still on the job following his arrest Monday on federal corruption charges. His refusal to resign is not unusu ...
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Nutter vetoes $4 surcharge on Philly parking tickets
Philadelphia City Council will be greeted with a veto message from Mayor Michael Nutter when it returns to regular meetings Thursday. ...
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Philadelphia ceremony commemorates 9/11 anniversary [photos]
A solemn procession from Fireman’s Hall to the Betsy Ross House kicked off a Tuesday morning ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniv ...
14 years ago
Journal Register bankruptcy could impact four Northwest Philadelphia newspapers
The Journal Register Company (JRC) which operates newspapers in 10 states has again ...
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N.J. gives beach permit for Resorts’ Margaritaville
New Jersey environmental regulators have given the OK for Resorts Casino Hotel to build its planned Margaritaville restaurant, bar and en ...
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State of Young Philly asks: How would you make Philadelphia better?
How would you make Philadelphia better? Young Involved Philadelphia wants to know. The organization is kicking off its third annua ...
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Two California cities will hold votes on soda tax
The threat of a soda tax has come up more than once in Philadelphia. In two California cities, voters will decide in November whether to ...
14 years ago
The 2012 Weavers Way renovation: Before and after photos
During the summer of 2012, Weavers Way renovated its main Mt. Airy food co-op store at 559 Carpenter Lane in the Mt. Airy section of ...
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