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Addressing and preventing violence in Philadelphia’s schools
Thanks to reporting from the Notebook/NewsWorks and a new series from the Inquirer, issues within the School District have come to light. ...
15 years ago
Doctor prescribes ‘Waiting Room Reader’ as impatient treatment
A book publisher in New Jersey is trying to crack the doctor’s office market with an anthology of poetry designed to reduce anxiety ...
15 years ago
Presidential Elite 8 heats up, Clinton is out
George W. Bush is doing well in the Elite 8. We’re not talking about his NCAA bracket (though for all we know he’s killing it ...
15 years ago
Pa. looks into expanding DNA tests
A new bill expanding Pennsylvania’s DNA testing is raising logistical concerns for the commonwealth’s acting state police com ...
15 years ago
PECO competitor offers 10 cent fill-up in Willow Grove
It’ll cost you a few dollars in gas to get to Willow Grove. But once you’re there, it’ll pretty much be a free for all. ...
15 years ago
Radiation found in Pa. rainwater ‘not a threat’
Radioactive material from Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant has traveled around the world. Now, it’s been detect ...
15 years ago
Fight brewing in Camden over business curfew
To cut down on crime, Camden city government is once again proposing a curfew for businesses. The city tried before in 1998 and 200 ...
15 years ago
New study finds sugar level sensors on tongues
Nothing tastes as sweet as that first bite of pie. Seriously. Nothing. Because it’s just not just your taste buds that detect the s ...
15 years ago
Car charged for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Starting next month (later this week), you’ll have to pay to bring your car on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. But it’s still cheap ...
15 years ago
Del. refinery neighbors testing their air
A mothballed refinery south of Wilmington will start operation again this spring under new ownership. In the meantime, residents of the t ...
15 years ago
Legislation would re-instate Philadelphia safe schools advocate
Philadelphia got rid of its “safe schools advocate” when state dollars designated for it dried up. Two state lawmakers ...
15 years ago
New Jersey revenue expected to grow by $1 billion next year
New Jersey is expected to bring in more revenue than was expected this year, according to numbers from the Office of Legislative Services ...
15 years ago
Fuel surcharge added to vehicle crossings on Cape May – Lewes Ferry
Drivers who bring their vehicles onto the Cape May – Lewes Ferry will pay an additional surcharge of $2.00 in April, due to the ris ...
15 years ago
Male athletes get more attention from fans, media
Why is that we oay so much more attention to male athletes? Are we filling out NCAA brackets for the women’s teams? Are we checking ...
15 years ago
Brewery wants locals for new beer commercial
Nothing fixes a case of the Mondays like free beer and a chance to star in a commercial. You can have both tonight. ...
15 years ago