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U.S. unable to aid Libya because of Afghan, Iraq wars
The great debate these days seems to be whether and how to aid the rebellious people of Libya in their efforts to overthrow their dictato
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13 years ago
David Broder and the brave new world
It was perversely fitting yesterday that I would be reading a provocative think piece about the “new media” when word came
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13 years ago
David Broder and the brave new world
It was perversely fitting yesterday that I would be reading a provocative think piece about the “new media” when word came
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13 years ago
Flood watch in effect through Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire Delaware Valley due to potential flash floods of low lying areas, st
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13 years ago
No plans to abandon Chester County stadium plan despite dissolved alliance
There’s no funding, and the Turks Head Alliance has dissolved. But in spite of it all, members of the former alliance remain hopefu
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13 years ago
LGBT leaders, Nutter talk Boy Scouts plan to buy city property
LGBT leaders sat down with Mayor Michael Nutter yesterday to talk about plans the Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council has to
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13 years ago
When texting gets dangerous: what’s the etiquette?
A National Transportation Safety Board report released this week
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13 years ago
Grant brings laid off Atlantic City firefighters back to work
Atlantic City’s laid-off firefighters can return to work in a few weeks. They’ll be joined by some new hires, as well. The 30
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13 years ago
Local parishoners react to priests put on leave
The names of 21 priests put on administrative leave for allegations of sexual abuse were released yesterday. Those 21 names had a lot of
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13 years ago
Delaware boy second in the nation with rare flu strain
A 6-year-old Kent County, Del., boy is the second person in the nation to have an oseltamivir-resistant virus strain of the flu, meaning
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13 years ago
$3 million in state funds for Save-A-Lot came without state rep’s OK
The proposed Save-A-Lot development at Chelten and Pulaski avenues in Germantown is flush with state grants, yet local residents and one
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13 years ago
Beach advocates don’t want shore towns to regulate own beach access
At some Jersey Shore points, you’ll walk miles before you find a public restroom, a parking spot or a place you can picnic. That
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13 years ago
Church/court struggle over priests goes back centuries
One side benefit of Oscar season is that Turner Classic Movies shows statue winners for a whole month. Among the gems I caught last month
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13 years ago
Principals, special education workers earn top Pottstown School District salaries
Who’s making the big bucks in the Pottstown School District? Principals and special education workers.
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13 years ago
Charter school students get anti-bullying lessons from rapper, boxer
Fifth- and sixth-grade students at Universal Institute Charter School are taking a break from classes this afternoon for something perhap
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13 years ago