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Former Haitian dictator ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier arrested
Reporting from Port-au-Prince, WHYY’s Susan Phillips gives an eyewitness account of the arrest of ex-dictator Jean-Claude ‘Ba
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N.J. welcomes 23 new charter schools
New Jersey’s Department of Education has approved a record 23 charter schools. Gov. Chris Christie announced today the state has au
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13 years ago
Lower Merion schools consider new homework policy
Lower Merion School District’s homework policy hasn’t changed since 1988. While that doesn’t mean teachers haven’
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13 years ago
Strangler suspect confesses to four murders
A new report from police says the Kensington Strangler suspect has confessed — to four murders.
Antonio Rodriguez
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13 years ago
Bristol authorizes new public works building
Bristol Borough Council last night decided to allow plans for a new public works building to move forward. Gilmore and Associates will de
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13 years ago
Royersford ordinances ban sidewalk blocking, brake retarders
Two ordinances have been adopted in Royersford after many quality-of-life complaints from residents. They’ll restrict the use of br
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13 years ago
Uneven sidewalks are part of history
Consider this the next time you trip on an uneven sidewalk: the bumps you’re trying to avoid are keeping trees alive.
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13 years ago
Broad Street Line voice as mysterious as ever
She’s blunt, she’s friendly and she’s not speaking in a Philadelphia accent. The recorded voice of SEPTA’s Broad
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13 years ago
Christine O’Donnell is about to focus her post-election world on a new poltical action committee.
The
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13 years ago
Christie to vote on amended housing bill
New Jersey state legislators are expecting Gov. Chris Christie to veto an amended housing bill, which has been in debate for the last yea
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13 years ago
Good Samaritans come to aid of UD robbery victim
A 19-year-old female University of Delaware student is on the mend, following a terrifying robbery attempt early Sunday morning.
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13 years ago
Courage is generally a scarce commodity on Capitol Hill, but lawmakers are never more timid than in those exceedingly rare instances when
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13 years ago
Camden police honor laid off officers
Lizz Fiedler is in Camden today, where she’s talking to officers, residents and Mayor Dana Redd about the impending layoffs of poli
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13 years ago
Best restaurants for business deals
From gorgeous views to quiet settings and professional staffs, two Philadelphia restaurants have been voted at the best places to do busi
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13 years ago
Wilmington police unions sues over demotions
Wilmington’s Fraternal Order of Police has filed a suit against the city after six officers were forced to take demotions or be lai
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13 years ago