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National Interest

“The pestilent breath of faction”

Every once in awhile, it’s fun to monitor the hot air that blows ceaselessly through the Cave of Winds.Nearly one century ago, a wi ...

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Question of weight becomes important as Republicans urge Christie to run in 2012

It’s been nearly one hundred years since William Howard Taft threw his considerable weight around the White House. So, the time has ...

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Chester prisoner escapes hospital using helicopter landing pad

Drakkar Green may be injured and wanted by police, but the man knows a good escape route when he sees one. Police in Chester are hunting ...

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Quakertown man arrested for illegally recording public works conversation

Loose boards, splintering wood and rusting nails have Nick Scott in trouble with the law. The Quakertown playground activist turne ...

15 years ago

State union workers don arm bands to protest New Jersey benefits changes

Unionized state workers in New Jersey are wearing their thoughts on their sleeves, now that they’re donning arm bands to protest pr ...

15 years ago

Questions that need answering before the end of the world

The rapture came and went. Or, more accurately, ...

15 years ago

Transportation for America looks into the reasons for pedestrian fatalities

Pedestrians and bikers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area can breathe a sigh of relief. While the streets may not be as safe as t ...

15 years ago

Memorial Day travel predictions unchanged from 2010

Expect plenty of company this Memorial Day weekend if you’re hitting the highways,  AAA predicts another busy holiday despite ...

15 years ago

Death penalty sought for man accused of rape and murder of Souderton girl

Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman announced yesterday that she will seek the death penalty for 24-year-old James Lee ...

15 years ago

Funding on the line for local school districts, Fumo lawyers prepare for another day in court

Good morning, Feeders! Red Cross blood drive workers are on strike and we’re waiting on some decisions about school funding in Phil ...

15 years ago

Philadelphia City Council to hear School District budget today

Update: The hearing has begun. You can watch it live through the City Council ...

15 years ago

Biden considers 2016 presidential run

Think it’s too early to start focusing on the 2012 presidential race? Then you’re not going to like what came out of Joe Bide ...

15 years ago

Doctors group targets unnecessary screenings

The National Physicians Alliance Monday published recommendations on how to improve primary care while cutting costs. The guideli ...

15 years ago

Planned Chestnut Hill dialysis center could be open by year’s end

With the attempt to have 10 E. Moreland Ave. designated a historic property recently denied by the city’s Historical Commission, co ...

15 years ago

Delaware soars from ‘F’ to ‘B’ on dental health

A new report card on dental health is out and Delaware has something to celebrate. This year, Delaware scored a B on the report card̵ ...

15 years ago

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