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N.J. panel considers tougher driver cell phone law
Careful, Jersey drivers! Those caught talking or texting on cell phones may soon face increased fines and license suspensions. A m ...
13 years ago
Pa. oversight board chair says City Council should approve property tax plan
While Philadelphia City Council wrestles with controversies surrounding Mayor Michael Nutter’s proposal to go to a property tax sys ...
13 years ago
N.J. authorities look out for pets in transit
It’s the time of year when you hear about the dangers of leaving pets in unattended vehicles on hot days. Now New Jersey authoritie ...
13 years ago
As Sandusky trial nears, Pa. plans courtroom tweeting limits
The Pennsylvania court system is taking the opportunity of the upcoming Jerry Sandusky trial to set a new rule for how reporters use Twi ...
13 years ago
Mt. Airy woman’s love of animals created a business (and a dog-walking trip to Paris)
Don’t call Adina Silberstein a dog whisperer. The owner of Queenie’s Pets, a professional dog walking and pet-sitting ...
13 years ago
Without a new contract for 4 years, Neshaminy teachers set to strike again
After nearly four years without a new contract, 650 Neshaminy School District teachers and staff members are on strike today. It’s ...
13 years ago
Bridge construction could bring some Fishtown traffic headaches
Beginning Tuesday, a section of Girard Avenue in Philadelphia will be closed for about a year to allow bridge construction. ...
13 years ago
Take a deep breath. In through the nose. Out through the mouth. Release the stress of the day. That’s what Jay Winston instructs ...
13 years ago
‘Mount Airy Home Companion’ a hit with the public
Humorist Jim Harris may have a hit on his hands. Harris recently staged a take-off of the public radio show A Prairie Home Companion ...
13 years ago
What makes a summer beach read?
On Friday, I tried out the Atlantic City location of Amada, which is tucked inside Revel. I picked Amada so I could watch the constructio ...
13 years ago
Shared sacrifice, New Jersey style
We hear the term “shared sacrifice” thrown out a lot these days by politicians and pundits. While it seems to denote everyone ...
13 years ago
Bike race video: Men’s final lap on Manayunk’s Main Street
This is a small portion of the final lap of the men’s TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championship. You will see th ...
13 years ago