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School district vigilant after threat to Ackerman
Today could have been a devastating one for the Philadelphia School District. A letter received by the District over the weekend wa
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13 years ago
It’s not necessarily the economy, stupid
President Obama officially launched his re-election campaign early today, telling his grassroots supporters via email that he needs two t
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13 years ago
Dropouts talk about what made them leave Philadelphia schools
They come from all over the city. And they left for different reasons. Some fled their schools, and some fled the city altogether. They a
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13 years ago
Law enforcement learn more about responding to mental health issues
More than 120 police leaders will take part in a training conference focused on the law enforcement response to mental illness.
Th
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13 years ago
Yarnbomber dresses Rocky statue for spring
The Rocky statue is looking a bit more colorful these days. WHYY’s Maiken Scott spotted the Art Museum steps hero yesterday wearing
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13 years ago
Philadelphia prepares for more bike-only lanes
The Deputy Mayor of Transportation is eyeing up Philadelphia’s streets to determine the best spot for more bike-only lanes.
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13 years ago
Department of Environmental Protection wants beach-access plans from New Jersey shore towns
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is calling on shore towns to submit plans for beach access. Non-compliant towns ris
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13 years ago
Grassroots organization calling on politicians to manage Delaware County’s strays
As the Delaware County SPCA moves ever closer to becoming a no-kill shelter and ending its animal control services, a grassroots organiza
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13 years ago
Rohm and Haas heir dies in Villanova home
John Haas, heir and former chairman of Rohm and Haas,
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13 years ago
Potassium iodide available for Del. residents near NJ nuclear plants
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Division of Public Health are making potassium iodide tablets available free of charge f
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13 years ago
Honkala hosts a sleep-out, Rocky is wearing a sweater
Happy Monday, Feeders! Let’s get right down to business. We’ve got elevated security at School District headquarters after a
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13 years ago
Police women gather in Rehoboth
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement will meet this week in Rehoboth for training.
The conference, which runs t
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13 years ago
Gas prices in Delaware on the rise again
After two weeks of relative stability, gas prices in Delaware rose by an average of seven cents per gallon during the past week, ac
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13 years ago
Does corruption have to be illegal?
First there was Jeopardy. Then Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud. And now, there’s everyone’s new favorite game show: “I
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13 years ago
Rep. Carney touts small businesses in Newark
Congressman John Carney (D-Delaware) will talk about federal tax incentives for small businesses at a meeting at ANP Technologies in Newa
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13 years ago