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The wild turkeys and the South Jersey township

The township of Hainesport in Burlington County is sending a message to residents who opt to feed the growing wild turkey population: don ...

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Dozens gather for state Sen. Kitchen’s Voter ID press conference

At a Wednesday morning press conference attended by more than 100 Philadelphians, state Sen. Shirley Kitchen argued that the controversia ...

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Pa. connecting with electric cars, environmental advocacy group says

With help from several area groups, electric cars may finally be taking off. At a news conference Wednesday, Philadelphia administ ...

14 years ago

Christie touts bipartisan tenure reform bill, but still hasn’t signed

A week after New Jersey’s tenure reform bill was sent to Gov. Christie, questions still remain as to when it will be signed and wha ...

14 years ago

2nd Philadelphia casino license up for grabs

Philadelphia has another chance to add a second casino.     The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is now accepting ap ...

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Company to acquire part of Marcus Hook refinery

A plastics maker is acquiring part of Sunoco’s shuttered refinery in the Philadelphia suburb of Marcus Hook. Gov. Tom Corbet ...

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Facing shortage, N.J.seeking blood donations

Blood supplies in New Jersey are running low and officials are asking residents to ...

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NJ Transit board approves $47M in local and state funds to transportation programs

The NJ Transit Board of Directors on Wednesday approved $47 million in local and state funding to implement programs that will help to im ...

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USOC: Philly gyro stand must change name

A Philadelphia gyro stand says it’s not going to go 12 rounds with the United States Olympic Committee. The USOC has demande ...

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Police release video of robbery at Germantown ATM

On Wednesday, Philadelphia Police released footage of a May 27 strong-arm robbery in Germantown during which three teens forced a man to ...

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NCAA: Decision on PSU action at ‘appropriate time’

The NCAA says that it will decide on whether to take action at the “appropriate time” in connection with its inquiry into Pen ...

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Nanticoke Riverfest brings three days of fun, entertainment and recreation to southern Delaware

Kayaking, canoeing, duck-calling and floating are among the attractions at Nanticoke Riverfest, which begins Thursday in Seaford. ...

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Camden’s Cooper University Hospital to receive federal grant worth $3.3 million

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is set to receive more than $920,000 as part of the first installment in a three year federal grant ...

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Preliminary hearing postponed for Roxborough woman charged with murdering 70-year-old roommate

A Roxborough woman facing murder charges after allegedly killing her 70-year-old roommate is now set to appear in Municipal Court on July ...

14 years ago

Pa. gambling board accepting applications for 2nd Philly casino

Another casino could eventually make its way to Philadelphia as gambling regulators in Pennsylvania have begun to accept applications for ...

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