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State legislatures: How small is too small?
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill Wednesday to reduce the size of the legislature, cutting 50 House seats and 12 Senate seats. ...
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Germantown resident: ‘I do remember bulldozers digging up a few bodies’ at Potter’s Field site
Turnout was light at Thursday night’s Philadelphia Housing Authority meeting to discuss the future of the Queen Lane development pr ...
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Langhorne-based Novotorium incubates new businesses from the ‘burbs
In order to get up to Novotorium’s second-floor offices, you have climb the Stairway to Innovation — an otherwise nondescript ...
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Vineland man shot in the heart with nail gun hopes to be home for Easter
Vineland resident Dennis Hennis is ready to leave the hospital a week after he shot himself in the heart with a nail gun. Hennis w ...
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The Roxborough Development Corporation is hosting open gallery tours at its office on Ridge Avenue in anticipation of the May 3, 201 ...
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We already know that Mitt Romney benefits hugely from the rules that favor the rich. But this report, woefully overlooked these past 24 ...
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What to do in NW Philadelphia this weekend
Looking for something to do in and around Northwest Philadelphia this weekend? Here’s a list of options from Newsworks NW Playlist ...
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Philadelphia Police to begin using mobile app for tip submissions
The Philadelphia Police Department will soon introduce iWatch, its mobile app for reporting crime. Developed in 2008 and used in o ...
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Bredenbeck’s mural gaining support within the Chestnut Hill Community Association
Murals in Philadelphia are nothing new, there has never been one put up in Chestnut Hill. But at a meeting last night, plans for the neig ...
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Delaware police search for female burglar
The search continues for a woman who police say robbed three Delaware banks including two this week. According to Delaware State P ...
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Occupy Philly marks 6-month anniversary, local filmmakers win award
Good morning, Feeders! Happy Friday, and an even happier Friday to those of you who have off today. We’re in full swing over ...
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At issue: Contributions to Malik Boyd’s state-representative campaign
This past week, NewsWorks has profiled the three Democratic candidates vying in the April 24 primary for the 198th legislative district: ...
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Chief of staff for Wilmington’s Mayor resigns
Bill Montgomery is leaving the Mayor James Baker’s staff to avoid questions about whether his campaign to replace Baker as Mayor vi ...
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N.J.police racked up overtime at Whitney Houston funeral
Taxpayers in several New Jersey towns will bear the cost of nearly $199,000 in police overtime for security during Whitney Houston’ ...
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Lessons from teachers — Helping students take the lead
Simon Hauger’s idea of a great lesson is this: ask the student “what is really near and dear to your heart” and then s ...
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