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Christie not budging on Rutgers-Camden merger with Rowan

Gov. Chris Christie says the planned merger involving three of New Jersey’s public universities is a “take it or leave itR ...

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Woman rescued after falling into Wissahickon Creek

A woman was rescued along the Wissahickon Creek this morning near the SEPTA bus depot on Ridge Avenue in between Manayunk and East Falls. ...

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Cherry Hill teacher gets surprise on National Proposal Day

Aw, shucks. A Cherry Hill High School West teacher got a real surprise today when she was proposed to on stage during the school ...

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Good work — Joe Murray: The tweeting detective

Kudos to Philadelphia Police Detective Joseph Murray, who will soon be allowed to resume his twitter ...

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Dave Davies: Off Mic

The Pennsylvania pol who feasted on knowledge, as well as patronage

When I saw this ...

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Fleisher van: art classes on wheels

If you’re high-brow, it looks like a painting by Piet Mondrian. If you’re low-brow, it looks like the Partridge Family bus. ...

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Philly gets a FourSquare badge to please tourists and geeks alike

Philly just won quite a consolation prize. Despite not having been one of the five U.S. cities in ...

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As hearing nears for N.J. court nominees, groups press for better balance

New Jersey’s Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing Thursday on Gov. Chris Christie’s latest nominees fo ...

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NBC10 weather forecast: Foggy start to Spring, but week will end on a hot note

Things have changed a bit since yesterday’s forecast, but don’t let today’s fog and clouds fool you. Wednesday will get ...

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Climate change leaves Jersey Shore residents at risk

Long-term findings from a study released this month by Princeton-based nonprofit Climate Central suggest sea level increases in coming de ...

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3 Pa. GOP corruption defendants get probation

The first three of the remaining Republicans convicted in Pennsylvania’s government corruption scandal won’t be going to jail ...

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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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Charter school funding formula under review in Pa.

State House lawmakers are looking into reforming laws that govern Pennsylvania’s charter and cyber charter schools throughout the s ...

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Christie: University merger will happen this year

Gov. Chris Christie says he has no plans to scale back — or slow down — a planned merger involving three of New Jersey’s public ...

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Former N.J. congressman’s widow to run for 3rd District seat

The widow of former Congressman John Adler will run for New Jersey’s 3rd District seat now held by Republican Jon Runyan. De ...

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