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Water Department work to close another stretch of West Allens Lane
Water main work on a new section of West Allens Lane in Mt. Airy is scheduled to start next week. Beginning Monday, Philadelphia W ...
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U.S. ends investigation of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in N.J..
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation of Ancora Psychiatric Hospital in Camden County. The hospital came under scru ...
14 years ago
In backing new redistricting plan, Pa. lawmakers say previous map wasn’t bad either
Legislative redistricting is under way again in Harrisburg, after a mapmaking panel approved a new preliminary plan. But the fact ...
14 years ago
Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker says he was being “a good neighbor” in fire rescue
He’s being hailed a hero, but Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker says he was just doing the right thing when he rescued a woman f ...
14 years ago
Camden County residents can recycle electronics Saturday
Saturday must be spring cleaning day in the Delaware Valley. Philadelphia is holding its annual Spring Cleanup around the city, an ...
14 years ago
Advocates seek expansion of preschool in New Jersey’s low-income districts
A new report finds New Jersey is falling further behind in providing preschool to children in low -income communities. New Jersey ...
14 years ago
Restoring the park in Hunting Park to place of play, source of pride
Public recreation areas in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood are undergoing a massive renovation. Upgrades include new playg ...
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Senator Carper reacts to report on overcapacity at postal service
A report released by the Government Accountability Office is confirmation for legislators that there’s no better time than now to t ...
14 years ago
Rutgers profs: Demand answers on university merger
Two-hundred Rutgers University faculty members have signed a letter urging New Jersey lawmakers to find out more about a plan to fold th ...
14 years ago
New Pa. law helps bring driver’s ed back to the classroom
A new Pennsylvania law will help school districts restore in-class driver’s education programs. Gov. Tom Corbett has signed ...
14 years ago
Osprey crash kills 2, 1 from Fort Dix, N.J.
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — The military has identified the two Marines killed in the crash of an MV-22 Osprey in Morocco. One was from New Je ...
14 years ago
Pollution of the Delaware River overlooked by most
As Earth Day approaches there is an interesting item that caught Rob Tornoe’s attention. Check out his latest contr ...
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There is a lot of nostalgia baked into First Experience this week. If you want a home cooked meal just like Grandma used to make, t ...
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The state head of the Delaware Republican Party looks over the election field just days before the Delaware Presidential primary. H ...
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Delaware’s animal population numbers appear to be moving in the right direction, but some animal welfare advocates say, it’s ...
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