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Jodi Picoult’s novels of life, death and medical quandaries
As author of 18 novels including many that attain the No. 1 slot on the New York Times Bestseller list, Jodi Picoult is often thought of ...
14 years ago
Same story, different state: Prisoners in Fayette County, Pa., make state license plates
Prisoners in Pennsylvania are making license plates. Sound familiar? It’s happening in New Jersey, too, ...
14 years ago
UPDATE: Flags lowered to honor Delaware civil rights leader
Flags flew at half-staff throughout New Castle County today in honor of the late Rev. Maurice J. Moyer, and will remain at half-staff thr ...
14 years ago
Germantown’s Anna Flint wins week 3 of the NewsWorks Sweepstakes
Congratulations to Anna Flint! The Germantown resident is the most recent lucky winner in our Discover NewsWorks Sweepstakes. Just ...
14 years ago
As the old saying goes, “Be careful what you wish for.” Two years ago, the Republicans rejiggered their party rules to ensure ...
14 years ago
Three more job fairs in Delaware
Delaware’s three “C’s” in Congress announced, Tuesday, they will host th ...
14 years ago
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne of New Jersey dies at age 77
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, the first black elected to represent New Jersey in Congress, died Tuesday. He was 77. Payne’s brothe ...
14 years ago
At Unitarian Society of Germantown event, local columnist discusses writing about race
The Unitarian Society of Germantown’s Ending Racism Committee hosted Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Annette John-Hall as ...
14 years ago
Philly Pops march to new office, Philly Spring Cleanup gears up
Good morning, Feeders! The city will announce today plans for its annual Philly Spring Cleanup. Emma Jacobs will be in Kensington ...
14 years ago
Wire problem that delayed morning commute to N.Y. resolved
Attention commuters: A wire problem is causing delays on NJ Transit trains into and out of New York City. Update, 1 ...
14 years ago
Pa. voter ID bill heads toward final Senate vote
A bill to require voters to show certain photo identification before their vote can be counted in Pennsylvania is advancing in the state ...
14 years ago
Reforms could make elections more fair for all Pa. voters — and candidates
As I see it, voter suppression is practiced equally by both major parties. There are some reforms that people of every party should ...
14 years ago
Pa. ban on texting while driving begins this week
Pennsylvania’s new ban on texting while driving goes into effect Thursday. Under the new law, police can pull drivers over if they& ...
14 years ago
Balance fitness clears traffic committee with no neighborhood opposition
Balance fitness studio won the support of a neighborhood traffic committee for its plans to occu ...
14 years ago
Urban gardening with the littlest sprouts
The hint of warmth in the air suggests Spring is coming. The chang ...
14 years ago