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Teen indoor tanning ban could be passed Thursday in N.J.
New Jersey lawmakers may soon vote on a compromise measure that would bar anyone under 17 from using indoor tanning beds. Assembly ...
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Sussex farmers market kick-off in full swing
The farmers market at Bethany Beach opens this weekend. That one is the third of a trio of markets that kick off the summer season. ...
14 years ago
Kent County is poised for a huge economic boost the middle of July with its upcoming Firefly Music festival. The News Journal rep ...
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Delaware National Park idea up for review in Congress
The idea of a national park for Delaware gets a Congressional hearing in Washington. Congressman John Carney is going before the ...
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Rutgers board conditionally approves merger plan
Rutgers University’s main governing board has called a meeting Thursday to discuss a higher education plan to be voted on in Tren ...
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At Jersey Shore, stormwater runoff blamed for spike in beach closings
An annual report by the Natural Resources Defense Council on beachwater quality has found the number of closing and beach advisory days j ...
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Del. House to vote on expanded child abuse law
A bill aimed at strengthening prosecution of child abuse cases in Delaware is up for a vote in the state House. Today’s vote ...
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Pa. budget bill language would require nonprofits to report executive pay
Language to shine a light on executive pay at nonprofits that contract with the state is now in the mix of budget-related legislation.&nb ...
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Following convictions, how to keep an eye on the kids?
Sandusky, Lynn, Brennan — child sex crimes are high on Pennsylvanian’s minds. And there’ ...
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Temporary mini Weavers Way store being set up in Mt. Airy
For Weavers Way staffers, closing their Mt. Airy store from July 12th to August 31st calls for as much community-oriented outreach prepar ...
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Tony Stewart’s No. 14 Chevrolet Impala will be on display on Ridge Ave. this weekend
Award-winning Nascar driver Tony Stewart’s rubber-burning whip is making a pit stop in Roxborough Saturday, and he’s giving f ...
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Final-ly Friday in Mt. Airy channels Fourth of July spirit
This month’s Final-ly Friday event in Mt. Airy is perfect prelude to what could be a super long Fourth of July holiday. This year, ...
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For N.J. artist, overcoming dyslexia as a child has led to 50-year career of inspiring others
Paul J. Stankard may not be a household name, but in the world of glassblowing, flameworking and ornamental glass art, his name is immedi ...
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Four challenges that face New Jersey’s public school system
New Jersey’s tenure reform bill is now approved by the State Legislature and should be graced by Gov. Christie’s signature so ...
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Learning to be good stewards of the earth through the environmental riches of N.J.
OK, New Yorkers, I have one thing to say to you: What exit? Now that we have a park in our Garden State that is three times the si ...
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