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Turbulence in N.J. over Christie’s trip in police helicopter

Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature are blasting Gov. Chris Christie for using a state police helicopter to go to his son’s hig ...

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SEPTA to unveil real-time transit trackers

SEPTA is, in fact, getting there. The authority will introduce three new transit-tracking tools tomorrow so you can wait on the co ...

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Tornado watchissued along East Coast

That heat warning that’s in ...

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Philadelphia considers tax increases to aid schools, water department launches water management initiative

A week after the School District of Philadelphia requested millions in financial assistance from the city, the budget discussion rages on ...

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Parents welcome sextuplets at Abington Memorial Hospital

Mothers and fathers across the world think of their newborns as precious gifts. Few of those, however, receive six gifts at once. ...

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More summer jobs for kids in Delaware’s biggest city

One hundred fifty more young people in Wilmington will get summer jobs through a city program, thanks to a grant from the Delaware Depart ...

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N.J. Dems hesitate on changes to health, pension benefits

The leader of the New Jersey Assembly says she won’t move ahead with legislation to change health and pension benefits without more ...

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The Philadelphia Cheese Experiement cooks up excitement today

In a city celebrated for a sandwich called the cheesesteak, The Philadelphia Cheese Experiment seems deliciously fitting. The even ...

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BlueCross BlueShield of Delaware transaction declared a “not-for-profit healthcare coversion”

Attorney General Beau Biden says his office’s review of BlueCross BlueShield of Delaware’s proposed transaction with a Pennsy ...

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Nutter may bring back soda tax to help fund schools

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is talking about bringing back his soda tax proposal. Nutter met with community leaders Wednesda ...

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Tornado Watch in effect for Philadelphia till 8 p.m.

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Camden pleas to residents not to open fire hydrants

The city of Camden has crime and poverty, and now it’s experiencing a “severe water shortage.”Mayor Dana Redd said duri ...

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Camden to open downtown library branch at Rutgers this fall

Wednesday, Rutgers-Camden announced a partnership with the city, that’s being called “innovative”–letting the ...

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Jobs for Delaware Graduates program expands into middle schools

After operating in Delaware high schools for more than three decades, Jobs for Delaware Graduates is expanding into middle schools.  ...

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Trial date set for State Rep. Cherelle Parker’s DUI charge

A trial date has been scheduled for Philadelphia State Rep. Cherelle Parker, who was arrested and charged with drunk driving in early May ...

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