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Most immigrants deported from Philadelphia are not criminals
Advocates for immigrants have always criticized a federal program that gives the immigration authority access to arrest records. Now, the ...
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‘Let Me Down Easy’ brings health-care stories to stage
There an old George Burns joke that Burns told when he was old. It goes like this: Burns is doing some shows in Las Vegas and stay ...
14 years ago
Primary voters head to the polls in just over a month. As the campaigns heat up, the word “reform” is making an appearance right on c ...
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The last time there was an open council seat for Philadelphia’s Eighth District was 16 years ago. Now that Democratic Councilwoman ...
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N.J. casino deregulation may not save A.C.
New Jersey’s latest attempt to help its struggling casino industry will take effect Wednesday. That’s when the state wi ...
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Pa. lawmakers set vote on tort reform
The Pennsylvania House will vote Monday on a legal reform bill Republicans have been trying to pass for years. The measure changes ...
14 years ago
Two small fires set at Martin Luther King High School
14th Police District in Philadelphia 43 W. Haines Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 This district covers Chestnut Hill, Mt. ...
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Chestnut Hill Bunny Hop raises money for Meals on Wheels
Go hopping on the Hill! From 11am-5pm families can enjoy face painting, an Easter egg hunt and a special appearance by the b ...
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Many of Mt. Airy’s most influential residents turn out for WMAN fundraiser
This year’s West Mt. Airy Neighbors spring fundraiser was held at my boss’ house. The cocktail reception for Saturday night ...
14 years ago
Save energy and money by dumping your old fridge
New Jersey residents now have an incentive to get ride of their old refrigerators. New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program is of ...
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Five school districts in the Philadelphia area have ranked in the top 10 for their scores of the Pennsylvania School of Assessment Exams. ...
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Philadelphia weighs plan to encourage neutering pets
While dogs will do almost anything for a treat, Philadelphia is trying financial incentives to get more dog owners to register Fido, Budd ...
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The renovation of SEPTA’s Allen Lane train station will be finished by late May
It’s been a long, expensive and complicated overhaul of the Allen Lane Regional Rail station, but it’s nearly over, SEPTA officials s ...
14 years ago
National plan aims to close health gap
The United States now has a national plan to level health inequities across the country. WHYY/Newsworks joined local health advoca ...
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