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President Barack Obama stopped in Philadelphia Thursday to speak at a Center City hotel. Obama told the crowd of about 800 that he has do ...
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Tuition going up at Pennsylvania’s state-run colleges
Tuition for the 120,000 students at Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities will go up $436 a year for in-state students when a ...
14 years ago
Washington exhibit explores the good, the bad and the ugly
The National Constitution Center has opened its summer exhibition on George Washington. “Discover the Real George Washington: New V ...
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Penn study may help efforts to prevent veterans’ suicide
A new University of Pennsylvania study may offer clues to helping military veterans avoid suicide. The study followed veterans tre ...
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Drawing attention to Delaware River Basin’s importance
The Delaware River Basin Conservation Act proposal is a bid to increase the profile of the region’s most important waterway. ...
14 years ago
Obama and Romney come to Philly, NJN readies for move to New York
We’re switching things up a bit tonight. Host Dave Heller is enjoying a much-needed vacation, so when you turn 90.9 FM on at 6 p.m. ...
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DRPA bridge toll, PATCO hikes go into effect today
Make sure you’ve got extra pocket change, because hikes on PATCO fares and bridge tolls take effect today, just in time for your we ...
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Hundreds rally for AIDS equality outside the Bellevue
Hundreds of people have gathered outside the Hyatt at the Bellevue on South Broad Street to rally for equal rights treament for people wi ...
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Federal cuts mean fewer summer jobs for Philly kids
Federal cuts have resulted in fewer summer jobs for teens in Philadelphia. A year ago, 36,000 Philadelphia teens applied for summe ...
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U.S. looks into Saidel work for Philadelphia Housing Authority
Federal authorities are looking into the work a former Philadelphia city controller did for the Philadelphia Housing Authority. A ...
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Romney campaign video criticizes Obama’s role in Allentown
Presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney both came to town today. While Obama stuck close by in Philly, Romney headed ...
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East Falls hospice provides care and support for patients and their families
Most people know that hospices provide care and comfort to people at the end of their lives. What many people don’t know about is t ...
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ListenPolice arrest teenager for Strawberry Mansion rec center shooting
Police have arrested a teenager in connection with the fatal weekend shooting at Mander Rec Center in Strawberry Mansion. Amir Jam ...
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Philly ranked 13th greenest city in North America
Good news for Philly and the East Coast: we’re catching up with the West Coast cities in our eco-friendly efforts. So says S ...
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Some N.J. lawmakers move to stop hiring of illegal immigrants
Republican lawmakers in New Jersey are picking up some support for a bill intended to discourage the employment of illegal immigrants in ...
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