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Mt. Airy native plays role in new National Civil War monument
For an author, publishing a book is a bit like shooting an arrow into the air – the writer doesn’t know how it will be received o ...
13 years ago
Plan to save N.J. jobs, workers’ benefits advances in Assembly
Legislation to help New Jersey businesses avoid layoffs has been approved by the Assembly’s labor committee. The bill sponso ...
13 years ago
Valerie and Joe Wilson recount ‘story of power, and the abuse of power’
Former CIA operative Valerie Plame Wilson and former Ambassador Joe Wilson are the latest presenters at the Philadelphia Speakers Series ...
13 years ago
’12 Days of Christmas’ shopping list costs rise 3.5 percent
A seasonal consumer price index is reflecting the sluggish economy. Consumers looking to give their true loves all the bounty of & ...
13 years ago
N.J. considers plan to expand requirements for teen drivers
A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation aimed at making teens better drivers. The measure would require a parent ...
13 years ago
Casey pushes to close Social Security loophole in Philly basement abuse case
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has unveiled legislation to close a loophole in the Social Security system. Casey wants to prevent a ...
13 years ago
There’s a good chance you know someone who’s inactive and overweight. Why?
Philadelphia beats the national average of teens in grades 9-12 in rates of obesity and lack of exercise. Every one of those kids ha ...
13 years ago
U.S. begins Penn State investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is launching its investigation into the Penn State scandal. The federal inquiry will look into Pe ...
13 years ago
Police search for 7-Eleven robber in 14th District
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed a 7-Eleven customer after following him home earlier this ...
13 years ago