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Drillers’ use of ‘counterinsurgency’ tactics against opponents troubles activists
It’s no secret that drilling natural gas in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale is controversial. Now, several Pennsylvania&n ...
14 years ago
DRBC panel updates gas drilling regulations for Delaware basin
The Delaware River Basin Commission has released revised guidelines for natural gas drilling in the watershed. After three years of deba ...
14 years ago
Pa. ban on texting while driving begins early next year
The law banning texting while driving in Pennsylvania goes into effect in about four months. Gov. Tom Corbett, who signed the law ...
14 years ago
The best overall stories from our first year
What do mud, a replica space shuttle and a tent city all have to do with one another? Not much… except for the fact they’re a ...
14 years ago
Montgomery County announces recycling program for campaign signs
Those campaign signs you were so excited to put on your lawn have officially worn out their welcome (especially if your candidate of your ...
14 years ago
Sports betting backer says N.J. law will be in place by next year
New Jersey voters have approved a constitutional amendment to legalize sports wagering. But that’s just the first step in a ...
14 years ago
Princeton voters unite township, borough
New Jersey has 566 separate municipalities. Following the results of Tuesday’s voting, it will soon have 565. After several ...
14 years ago
Nutter to declare Pie Day Thursday in Philadelphia
Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, believe it or not, and Philly is celebrating with pie. To help MANNA’s fundraising effo ...
14 years ago
Casey pushes for tax credit for companies hiring vets
This week, as the U.S. Senate debates legislation aimed at cutting the unemployment rate of veterans, Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said ...
14 years ago
First fruit from matchmaker for theaters and churches in Philadelphia
The First Baptist Church at 17th and Sansom Street has devoted a portion of its real estate exclusively to the making of plays.It’s ...
14 years ago