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Pa. moves to restrict teens’ use of tanning facilities
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has approved a bill to regulate teens’ use of indoor tanning salons. The measure would requi ...
14 years ago
Concerns over medical marijuana system slow N.J. centers’ debut
Concerns about the background checks for applicants to run New Jersey’s medical marijuana centers are adding to the delays in getti ...
14 years ago
Princeton Borough, Township to vote on consolidation
There are about 50 towns in New Jersey that are completely or mostly surrounded by another, larger municipality. For years, there has be ...
14 years ago
Misinformation, poverty prevent families from controlling asthma
In any given year, five to 15 children in Philadelphia die of asthma. Uncontrolled asthma doesn& ...
14 years ago
Prosecutors withdraw request for accuse priest’s treatment records
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has withdrawn its request for access to treatment records of former priest Edward Avery ...
14 years ago
Philly Councilman Brian O’Neill returns fire at challenger
There’s a new TV ad in the bare-knuckled brawl that the City Council race in northeast Philadelphia has become. Incumbent Re ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia Archdiocese training to recognize, report abuse under way
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has launched a training program for more than 24,000 clergy, staff, and volunteers. The training, to rec ...
14 years ago
In Philly, biotech industry weighs new tax, conflict-of-interest standards
Area biotech companies are still hoping for the repeal of a new tax on medical devices set to go into effect in 2013. The 2.3 perc ...
14 years ago
No bail for brothers charged in Atlantic City woman’s kidnapping death
Two brothers charged with kidnapping and killing an Atlantic City woman remain in custody after a bail hearing. Henry and Ro ...
14 years ago