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N.J. approves nine new charters, delays decision on cyber schools
The New Jersey Education Department has given final approval for nine new charter schools to open in the fall. A decision on 10 other sch ...
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Moms push for tighter soot regulations
Opponents of soot pollution took to their strollers in Philadelphia today. Well, it would be more accurate to say the toddler were ...
14 years ago
Let’s suppose you could dramatically boost the academic achievement of America’s poorest children simply by sending your own ...
14 years ago
Hundreds of contractors improperly enrolled in N.J.pension system
Some local governments in New Jersey are failing to comply with a state law that bars independent contractors from earning state pension ...
14 years ago
Slain officer’s family describes stormy relationship with his ex
A pair of Marc Brady’s pale-blue uniform shirts were draped over a bulging trash bag near the edge of his Mount Airy porch. ...
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Pa. to invest in local startups via new venture fund
Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania are helping to bankroll local tech startups. And the states are turning to venture capital firms ...
14 years ago
Two men accused in wild shoot out at Delaware soccer tournament held for trial
Two of the men arrested in the wild July 8th shoot out at Eden Park in Wilmington will be charged with first degree murder in the shootin ...
14 years ago
As heat continues, companies stopped from taking Susquehanna River water
Hot, dry conditions throughout the Susquehanna River Basin have led to a temporary ban on siphoning large amounts of water from its river ...
14 years ago
Is Philly too hot for frozen treats?
It’s another scorcher in the Philadelphia region. But that’s not necessarily bad news … for ice cream sales. Ice ...
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Republicans are attempting to limit voter turnout in various states, including Pennsylvania, by requiring citizens to produce particular ...
14 years ago
Germantown-made piano appears on cable mini-series ‘Political Animals’
Rich Galassini, co-owner of Cunningham Piano, got a call not too long ago. More of a request, really. “They needed a modern ...
14 years ago
Case against former Montco commissioner Matthews ends with 1 year probation
Former Montgomery County Commissioner Chairman James Matthews has agreed to a deal that has him paying up and serving probation. Matthew ...
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$16.2 million pledged to help Philly schools, improve career training
An area philanthropist is making a big donation to improve job training and education in Philadelphia. The $16.2 million investmen ...
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Firefighters union moves to force Philly’s to implement arbitration award
The union representing Philadelphia firefighters is headed to court to force the city to implement an arbitrator’s ruling. F ...
14 years ago
Aerial banner calls for removal of Paterno Statue
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A company that’s towing a banner over Penn State University criticizing Joe Paterno has a history of c ...
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