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School voucher plan gains traction in New Jersey
New Jersey is moving closer to enacting a limited school voucher program.
Legislative committees in the state Senate and Assembly
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Delaware’s Polar Bear Plunge: a sure sign of spring
Delaware’s Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware is Sunday.&nb
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14 years ago
Post Office closing locations in North and Northeast Philadelphia
Snail mail just got slower, people. Three Philadelphia post offices are closing in April.
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Sideline concussion test can determine injury in 40 seconds
Research out of the University of Pennsylvania shows a new sideline test for concussions can determine if a recently injured player is di
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14 years ago
N.J. considers plan for discount energy purchases
A measure in the New Jersey Legislature would help towns save money by buying energy in bulk.
The bill sponsored by Assemblyman Up
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Philadelphia again wades into gun control
Philadelphia’s latest attempt at gun control has a tough road ahead, but could pass legal muster. An ordinance that would clo
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West Philly neighbors discuss aspects of school reform
After a screening of “A Community Concern,” neighbors in West Philadelphia discussed just what can be done to bring reform to
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Delaware envrionmental department approves Lighthouse Cove marina
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has approved plans for a 24-slip marina in Lighthouse Cove nea
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14 years ago
New Jersey camel picks Packers for Super Bowl win
Tuesday was Groundhog Day. Today, however, is Camel Day. Princess the camel of Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey, NJ, predicts the Green Bay Pack
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Wing Bowl is in a league of its own
Jonathan Squibb — aka “Super Squibb” — is not a professional athlete. But he has learned to talk like one.
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14 years ago
Philly’s marketing campaign is too cutesy for target audience
The whole “love” thing worked for New York, but is Philadelphia taking it in the wrong direction? Jo Ann Allen thinks so. Our
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Bus detours make commute easier for some
For some, bus detours mean a longer walk and longer wait. But some southwest Center City residents are pretty agreeable to the changes to
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Some of the traditional forms of African music can be found in beads, gourds, and bells. First Experience takes a listen as part o
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NJ Assembly committee approves bill for online legal notices
A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced a measure that would allow governments at the local, state and federal level to post legal n
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The Next Great Baker – Dana Herbert
Victory is so sweet for America’s Next Great Baker Dana Herbert. After winning TLC’s reality show baking competition,
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14 years ago