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The other ‘stop snitchin’ culture

Friday’s Daily News had a terrific ...

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Phila. Archdiocese clergy, staff begin training to recognize, report abuse

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is launching new mandatory training on reporting child abuse. The Bucks County-based Network of Vi ...

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North Light celebrates 75 years with history-themed camp

This month marks the 75th anniversay of a beloved neighborhood landmark in Manayunk. Since 1936, the North Light Community Center ...

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Former FBI agent weighs in on new surveillance guidelines

New guidelines to be released by the FBI this summer will gave agents more flexibility in their investigations. This has people who value ...

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Advocates push for gay marriage rights in New Jersey

Gay marriage advocates in New Jersey say they now have the votes needed to pass a law through the Legislature, but not enough to override ...

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Suggestions for Ackerman on how to spend her bonus

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Arlene Ackerman has a $100,000 bonus check coming her way this week, and the Daily New ...

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Corbett says he’ll veto a Marcellus drilling levy

The Pennsylvania House will consider a fee for drilling at the state’s Marcellus Shale whales, but Gov. Tom Corbett is pretty much ...

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Thousands without power in Philadelphia, South Jersey

More than 5,000 Center City PECO customers are without power, and 1,000 in New Jersey are experiencing the same. ...

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Family of man killed by police may pursue legal action

The family of a SEPTA bus driver killed by police earlier this month is taking steps to clear his name. Eric Crawley, 38, was fata ...

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Tuition hike at Delaware State University

It just got 11 percent more expensive for students attending Delaware State University ...

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Philadelphia’s PSSA scores still on the rise

Philadelphia students’ standardized test scores are still increasing. PSSA scores are up again, for the ninth consecutive year. ...

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Philadelphia family court project stalled with union trouble

Construction on Philadelphia’s new Family Court building is in a limbo because work was awarded to a non-union contractor.  ...

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Coatesville community raises funds to open city’s public pool

Coatesville has just one public pool. And without the help of community donors, it wouldn’t be operating this summer. Fundra ...

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39th District: Tvs and Xbox stolen from Wissahickon Boys & Girls Club

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