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Channel Abraham Lincoln in interactive Civil War game
Whether you want to know more about Abraham Lincoln or think you can out-wit the legendary president, you can make some important preside ...
15 years ago
I’ll say one thing for the House Republicans: they have guts, moxie, cajones. They act with bold certitude, a trait that i ...
15 years ago
Delaware 11th-graders take state-funded SAT
Juniors in Delaware public high schools are taking the SAT today, funded by the state as part of the $119-million Race to the Top educati ...
15 years ago
Marple fined for broken storm sewer line discharge
Following a fine from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Delaware County’s Marple Township has come up with a ...
15 years ago
Royersford woman advances in Macy’s makeover contest
A month after it was announced Annamarie Chestnut was a finalist in makeover contest sponsored by Mayc’s, the Royersford restaurant ...
15 years ago
Kids pick the winners, losers in kindergarten library
Tensions are high today and yesterday in New Jersey’s Linwood School District, where the kindergarten and preschool lotteries are u ...
15 years ago
Does WMAN need a full-time executive director?
With the recent resignation of Executive Director Lizabeth Macoretta, West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN) will need to begin the process of se ...
15 years ago
Education job fair draws prospective teachers and school administrators to Newark
At an education job fair today at the University of Delaware in Newark, Governor Markell is signing legislation to improve the teacher hi ...
15 years ago
New Jersey spends more than $3 million a year for white-collar clothing allowances
One of the advantages (or disadvantages, depending on your penchant for planning ahead) of white-collar jobs is the lack of uniform. Espe ...
15 years ago
School District aims to fire two for alleged ethics violations
We haven’t heard the last of the no-bid contracts. The School District of Philadelphia will recommend the termination of two employ ...
15 years ago
Mayor Nutter unconcerned over firefighters endorsement of Street
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said he is not worried about a decision by the Firefighters union to endorse his opponent Milton Street ...
15 years ago
Delaware Week of Service continues
Delaware’s Week of Service continues through this Saturday, providing ample opportunities to lend a hand and volunteer. < ...
15 years ago
Man shot in the head in downtown Wilmington
As deadly as the injury sounds, the 24-year-old victim is in stable condition at Christiana Hospital; and Wilmington Police have made an ...
15 years ago
Nutter talks State of the City, changes afoot for HIV organ donations
Morning, Feeders! The Department of Licenses & Inspections, City Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historical Commi ...
15 years ago
Legislative committee considers nominee for Delaware Public Advocate
Governor Markell’s nominee to become the next Delaware Public Advocate is being considered today by the State Senate Executive Comm ...
15 years ago