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The loss of federal stimulus dollars, a growing number of unemployed, and the increasing cost of health care. Those are just some of the
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13 years ago
After a pair of wild winters over the past two years, even the most die-hard fans of snow are ready for the spring thaw. We talked
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13 years ago
Nutter says economy is “starting to turn a corner”
WHYY’s Tom MacDonald brings us this update from Mayor Michael Nutter’s luncheon with the Chamber of Commerce:
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13 years ago
Keeping childhood obesity in check
Obesity is a national problem, in Delaware 40% of the state’s children are overweight or obese. That may sound high, but the good
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13 years ago
Even if you’ve never heard of Dawson’s Sea Foods in Wilmington, chances are you’ve probably eaten their seafood.
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13 years ago
Philadelphia Deputy Mayor of Health honored by American Medical Association
Philadelphia’s Deputy Mayor of Health and Opportunity and Department of Public Health Commissioner Donald M. Schwarz has been honor
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13 years ago
Police need help finding Chew Ave. bank robber
The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public’s assistance to identify and locate the subje
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13 years ago
Experts say obsession with ‘perfect’ body is dangerous
Experts on body image say they are saddened and angered by the death of a young woman who received illegal injections to enhance her butt
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13 years ago
Two arrested in Sussex burglary spree
Delaware State Police have charged a pair of suspects in connection with 32 burglaries in Sussex County seasonal communities.
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13 years ago
Study finds schools are not well prepared to deal with cyberbullies
Cyber-bullying is all over the news, and parents are concerned about it. But are schools prepared to deal with multimedia bullies?
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13 years ago
Non-Governmental Organizations step in for mental health aid in Haiti
Aside from the death toll, physical destruction and visible damage in Haiti, there is the issue of mental health. With Haiti’s gove
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13 years ago
Rehoboth resident receives Bronze Star
34-year-veteran of military service, U.S. Air Force Colonel Carol Timmons, was given the Bronze Star Medal for her distinguished service
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13 years ago
Last day for Camden’s main public library
Today is the last day of operations for Camden’s main public library. Budget cutbacks are forcing the branch to close.
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13 years ago