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N.J. lawmaker pushes for end to red light-camera systems
A state lawmaker wants to ban those red light cameras in use in some cities and towns in New Jersey Sen. Michael Doherty says the ...
14 years ago
In aftermath of Bucks chemical plant fire, neighbors remain nervous
A bolt of lightning caused a chemical fire at the Dow Chemical plant in Bristol, Pa., early Wednesday morning. Even though hazardous-mate ...
14 years ago
The cult of code-writers, and no-bid contracts
Last week I wrote about a city of Philadelphia software design project that imploded, at considerable cost to taxpayers. The city paid a ...
14 years ago
N.J. man sues Wal-Mart for $1 million over intercom bias incident
Donnell Battie was in a South Jersey Walmart when he heard a public announcement that “All black people should leave the store.R ...
14 years ago
‘Black Madam’ held for trial in illicit ‘pumping party’ case
Sporting a red, white and grey button-up shirt with form-fitting jeans, the 23-year-old victim took the witness stand in Courtroom 406 at ...
14 years ago
Philly District Attorney employees win fraud award for investigating dental scam
Assistant District Attorney Vicki Markovitz and Detective Karl Supperer of the District Attorney’s Insurance Fraud Unit in Philadelphia ...
14 years ago
Main Street is back open to traffic this morning
8 a.m. update, Main Street is back open to traffic this morning. A water main break at 4400 Main Street in ...
14 years ago
Delaware lawmakers take another step to curb bullying in schools
Parents and teachers agree that bullying either on the web or in school must stop. However, one problem with that is they don’t al ...
14 years ago
Presidential campaign ad wars open up in Pennsylvania
The presidential election is nearly six months away, but ads attacking Mitt Romney and Barack Obama already are airing on Pennsylvania st ...
14 years ago