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Historic home preservation workshops begin tonight in Roxborough
Historic porch repair, masonry and painting techniques are just a few of the topics that will be discussed at the free “Homeowner W ...
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Outstanding young volunteers receive a tribute tonight in Dover
Governor Jack Markell tonight will salute the efforts of 19 young volunteers as he presents the Outstanding Youth Volunteer Awards. ...
14 years ago
Lessons from teachers — Becoming experts on food
Lisa Hantman’s 3rd grade classroom in McCall Elementary School in the Society Hill neighborhood gives away her passions: math, scie ...
14 years ago
Philly Councilman Kenney pays company $29K to ‘ghost’ tweet
Ten-year-olds can tweet on their own. But Councilman Jim Kenney apparently needs help. Professional help. The at-large coun ...
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MLK Dream Quilt to be unveiled in Wilmington
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Junior’s death, the MLK Dream Quilt is going on display in Wilmington. The quilt pr ...
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Questions about Fisker’s future in Delaware
As the electric carmaker unveiled its less-expensive sedan in New York City, questions remain about whether the new car, the Fisker Atlan ...
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Wearing hoodies, Pa. lawmakers stand up for Trayvon Martin
More than a month after the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, Pennsylvania lawmakers are joining in the nationwide wave of demons ...
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A successful politician needs luck as well as skill. And nobody these days is luckier than Barack Obama, who has the good fortune of faci ...
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Accuser testifies against Brennan during priest-abuse trial
A priest on trial in a landmark child sex abuse case is expected to face his accuser in a Philadelphia courtroom. The Rev. James B ...
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Bill boosts background check on Del. school workers
Newly hired public school employees in Delaware would have to undergo a background check before they could work near students, under a bi ...
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Despite recent cases of raw-milk related illness, push continues to legalize N.J. sales
There’s healthy support for a plan to legalize individual raw milk sales in New Jersey following an outbreak of illness across the ...
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Celebrating Passover in the Holy Land
My parents didn’t practice Judaism. They were Jewish but only passively so. Descended from people who immigrated for religio ...
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198th District Candidate Malik Boyd: ‘I’m not going to make any promises’
It’s 8:30 a.m. at Broad and Erie, and state representative candidate Malik Boyd is surrounded by his campaign’s biggest motiv ...
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Are toys making our kids grow up too quickly?
Toys are getting older while kids are ...
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Easter Special: discount ride tickets in Ocean City and Wildwood
If you’re in Wildwood or Ocean City this Easter Sunday, you’ll notice long lines stretching across the boardwalks. ...
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