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Free backflow prevention valve installation offered in Cheltenham Township

In an attempt to help property owners who have experienced sewer surcharges during storms, Cheltenham Township is offering free installat ...

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Woman dies after accident involving SUV in Wilmington

A woman was killed Saturday night in Wilmington after she was hit by an SUV at South Jackson Street and Lancaster Avenue. ...

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Still coping: New Jersey residents still feeling impacts of Hurricane Irene

Mold and a lengthy list of repairs that still need to be done are just a few of the issues New Jersey residents are still dealing with af ...

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Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire in Trenton

Firefighters battled a two alarm fire in Trenton early this morning at a senior citizen high rise apartment complex. ...

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Refinery workers march for jobs Satuday in Delco

Hundreds of workers marched Saturday in Delaware County to fight for their jobs. The ...

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Philadelphia Police investigate two-story fall that injured elderly woman

An elderly woman fell out of her two-story home in Port Richmond earlier this morning, causing head injuries and a broken leg. Acc ...

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Politics & Policy

Congressional joint committee fails to agree on budget cuts. Bring on the sequestration!

The bitter fight over raising the ceiling on the national debt was resolved only by authorizing a joint bi-partisan congressional committ ...

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UD grads expand their Couch Tomato brand

Eight years ago, The Couch Tomato opened in Manayunk as a lower-priced, take-out alternative to many of the fancier dine-in restaurants o ...

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Smokin’ Joe Frazier diagnosed with advanced liver cancer

Legendary Philadelphia boxer Joe Frazier has been diagnosed with advanced liver cancer and is cu ...

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Teen struck in Delaware accident

A 14-year-old girl was listed as being in critical condition after she was struck by a car Friday night in Stanton. ...

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7 teams from Montgomery Co. compete in SWAT Challenge

Seven public safety teams from Montgomery County today competed in a challenge that tests physical endurance, teamwork and the ability to ...

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Politics & Policy

So sorry, Siri, that we don’t understand each other

A lot of guys complain that their wives don’t understand them. I’m way more worried that Siri doesn’t understand ...

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Eastern Pennsylvania diocese to allow some masses at closed churces

The Associated Press reports the Diocese of Allentown has announced some masses will be allowed at six closed churches. According ...

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One dead, 2 seriously injured in crash near Lincoln University

One person is dead and two others were injured after a serious car accident near Lincoln University around midnight. ...

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Occupy Delaware movement begins at Wilmington’s Fletcher Brown Park

Sunday 3pm update: Occupy Delaware is moving out of Fletcher Brown Park and taking their protest to a plaza in the heart ...

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