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N.J. Democrats urge funding for women’s health clinics
Some Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature are not giving up their effort to get state funding for women’s health centers. ...
15 years ago
Freedom Riders mark 50th anniversary
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the Freedom Riders campaign– white activists who were determined to strike a b ...
15 years ago
Fighting for and over public schools in Philadelphia and Delaware: better alternatives needed
Public schools in both the city of Philadelphia and my home state of Delaware have been fighting uphill battles to improve student outcom ...
15 years ago
DEP disputes directive on drilling violations
In the wake of a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article saying Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection has rescinded a contr ...
15 years ago
Memorial dedicated to memory of Chad Spicer
Officials in Georgetown will dedicate a memorial for murdered Georgetown Police officer Chad Spicer. Spicer was shot and killed on ...
15 years ago
Governor hosts prayer breakfast with Charles Grodin
Actor and activist Charles Grodin joins Governor Markell and other state leaders at the 51st annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast. ...
15 years ago
Ochs butcher shop leaves Reading Terminal Market
After months of speculation, the Harry G. Ochs & Sons butcher shop has left Reading Terminal Market. On Monday night, owner Ni ...
15 years ago
Charter company plans to reunite Olney East and West
Though approval from the School Reform Commission is pending, ASPIRA, the charter company now operating Olney East and West schools, plan ...
15 years ago