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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wants to make just who is notified when he travels out of state perfectly clear. The governor said ...

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Philadelphia police have arrested a Catholic school baseball coach on charges including corrupting the morals of a minor, simple assault, ...

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Wine-vending kiosks out of business in Pa.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has ended its wine kiosk program. But even with a million dollars in dispute, the head of th ...

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Campaign software for free, computer whiz says

An area computer consultant is offering software he says will handle everything you need to run a political campaign, completely free. ...

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Lawsuit could make police union a powerhouse

A largely-unnoticed legal fight is underway in Philadelphia that could make the police officers’ union the most powerful political ...

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Documentary explores living with mental illness

A new documentary film by Temple University professor Eran Pr ...

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Region’s top chefs will throw down their best for charity

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