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Carl Lewis placed back on ballot for New Jersey state Senate race

A federal appeals court panel today has given former Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis the green light to continue his campaign for the st ...

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Sussex County makes installing wind turbines easier

Homeowners will no longer need approval from the county Board of Adjustment to install a windmill on their property, just a building perm ...

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Education

NAACP focuses on Chester Upland School District’s struggles

State budget cuts are hurting the Chester Upland School District, NAACP officials said Tuesday. The district, which received $10 m ...

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Historical Society’s Baseball Scavenger Hunt takes place Thursday

In love with baseball? Well, you might just enjoy a baseball scavenger hunt this Thursday at 6 p.m., presented by the Young Friends of Hi ...

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New species of fish identified by Philly paleontologists

A new predatory fish from fossils found in the Arctic Circle of Canada has been discovered by a group of Philadelphia based researchers.< ...

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Storm-damaged Pa. counties eligible for FEMA aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Pennsylvanians in more than two dozen counties–including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Mon ...

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Dave Davies: Off Mic

Taxpayers send $12 million to lawyers in bonusgate probe

If you needed something to make you forget about the $950,000 taxpayer-funded buyout Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman got, mayb ...

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2011 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant recipients to be announced Thursday

The Schuylkill River Heritage Area, Exelon Nuclear and the Philadelphia Water Department will announce the recipients of the 2011 Schuylk ...

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Federal awards of $1 million given to Philadelphia-area organizations

Four Philadelphia organizations were awarded $1 million grants today to help aid start-ups. The ...

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New Castle County, Delaware Police Chief to retire

New Castle County’s Police Chief is ending his career of more than 20 years with the police force.  Colonel David McGow ...

15 years ago

New Jersey Governor: New curriculum standards in schools needed

Fresh off visiting a Cherry Hill, New Jersey elementary school today, Governor Chris Christie said he’s tired of seeing schools han ...

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Feria del Barrio Festival to return Sunday with food, music, crafts

Philadelphia’s Latino community is getting together this Sunday at ...

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Federal official hails Philly Navy Yard’s success in fostering business

Federal officials came to Philadelphia Tuesday to show their support for innovative entrepreneurs.   Acting U.S. Commerce ...

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Rudnick opens campaign office in the 8th

Independent City Council candidate Brian Rudnick recently opened his Eighth District campaign headquarters in the Mt. Airy section of Phi ...

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Strike closes Catholic high schools in Philadelphia Archdiocese starting Wednesday

The striking Archdiocese of Philadelphia High School teachers have offered an olive branch to the church, but it appears the Archdiocese ...

15 years ago

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