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Distracted driving poses same dangers as driving drunk
I never drink and drive. Now and again, though, I talk on my cellphone while speeding down a highway. What’s the difference? ...
14 years ago
N.J. towns could save $100 million by joining state health plan, comptroller says
A new audit has found that New Jersey towns could save a lot of money by joining the state’s health plan. State Comptroller ...
14 years ago
No tax increase in Philadelphia, Nutter representative vows
A spokesman for Mayor Michael Nutter has some good news for city taxpayers. Mark McDonald was emphatic in speaking about the budge ...
14 years ago
Rutgers to review N.J. teacher evaluation system
The New Jersey Department of Education has contracted with Rutgers University to evaluate a new teacher evaluation system being tried out ...
14 years ago
Poll finds most Philadelphians want ads over taxes
A new survey says a majority of Philadelphians support putting advertising on city buildings. The survey by the Pew Philadelphia R ...
14 years ago
8 Bottom Dollar stores headed to New Jersey
Bottom Dollar continues its rapid expansion in the Delaware Valley. Bottom Dollar Food has plans to open eight more supermarkets i ...
14 years ago
Water Department closes portions of West Allens Lane and Wissahickon Ave
The following roads are closed due to work by the Philadelphia Water Department. West Allens Lane is closed between Wissahickon an ...
14 years ago
N.J. Senate committee clears contaminant clean-up bill
New Jersey’s Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has cleared a bill sponsored by Senate Pres. Stephen Sweeney that requires ...
14 years ago
Philly health-care innovator takes expertise to Obama administration
A Philadelphia doctor tapped by the Obama administration to help overhaul the nation’s health system is back for a visit. La ...
14 years ago
NBC10 weather forecast: Rain on the way for Wednesday, weekend
The ups and downs continue for temperatures this week, and Wednesday and Saturday hold the chance of rain. ...
14 years ago
Alleged youth burglar has a Germantown block on alert
Will the young burglar of West Price Street return for a third mission on Wednesday? It’s one of those crimes that would be ...
14 years ago
Philly goes red for 70th annual Red Cross Month
In honor of the South Eastern Pennsylvania Red Cross, Philly will go red next month. March marks the 70th annual March is Red Cros ...
14 years ago
Poll: Philadelphians willing to pay more for better services
Not that they’re jumping at the chance to pay more taxes, but Philadelphians will fork over more money if it means better services. ...
14 years ago
Prescribed fire at Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware expected to maximize public safety
On Tuesday, a remote area of Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, was intentionally set on fire… again. The Parks and Recre ...
14 years ago