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Consumer group gives N.J. a ‘C+’ on spending transparency
A consumer group says New Jersey needs to be more transparent about where the state’s money goes. The ...
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Material Culture honors late Nigerian artist and former employee with tribute exhibit
An East Falls business is honoring one of its greatest contributing artists and staff members this year by displaying a full exhibit of h ...
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Top 4 things to watch in NW Philly this week
Here’s a look at what’s going on in Northwest Philadelphia this week: 1. Students at Thomas Mifflin Elementary S ...
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The Coneheads were a comedy sketch on Saturday Night Live from 1977 to 1979 that featured Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Laraine Newman a ...
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Smith, Shyamalan filming in Philadelphia suburbs
Two of Philadelphia’s most well known movie-makers are currently filming in the city’s suburbs. According to the ...
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‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ run for colon cancer at the Art Museum
More than 3,500 people are already registered to participate in Philadelphia’s fourth annual ‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ event to help ...
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Energy drink co-founder reportedly dies of natural causes
The world of energy drinks lost a trail blazer today with the death of Thai billionaire and Red Bull co-creator, Chaleo Yoovidhya. Accord ...
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Prison served as Northwest Philly man’s art teacher
Jeffrey Glenn Reese began his creative career as a young graffiti artist in New York City. Now, he is an internationally known inspiratio ...
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For a musician like me, Saint Paddy’s Day is right up there with New Years Eve as an opportunity for good-paying gigs. The widespre ...
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Top 7 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here at NewsWorks, we know busy schedules sometimes get in the way of staying up to date on the latest neighborhood news in Northwest Phi ...
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Pa.’s GOP delegates not bound to state primary winner
Pennsylvania’s presidential primary is a bit more than a month away. But the April 24 results may have no bearing on which c ...
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Obama campaign opens second Northwest Philadelphia field office
More than 100 volunteers and supporters packed into a small commercial space at 322 Chelten Ave. in Germantown to mark the grand opening ...
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Philly’s got a real litter problem
I explored North Philly the other day and three things stood out. Empty lots. Litter. And churches – usually ...
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Marcus Hook to study its future without a refinery
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is launching a study of what Marcus Hook’s refinery site could look like — without a refinery. ...
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Taking inventory of what Germantown Settlement physically left behind
The counting is complete at the former Germantown Settlement Charter School campus, where the new owners have tallied the remains left be ...
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