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Blame game hindering progress in the School District

Who’s to blame for the violence problem in the School District of Philadelphia. Everyone and no one, depending on who you ask, but ...

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Police shoot traffic-jamming turkey in Ocean County

It was a tragic end for a turkey this week when the bird’s poor sense of direction led to its early demise. Police in New Jersey ...

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Suburban towns lobby for attention to urban issues

Once the picture of suburban sprawl, some of Philadelphia’s nearby suburbs are now dealing with traditionally urban issues. ...

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Teacher suspended for Facebook comments about students

Natalie Munroe made national headlines when she made controversial comments about her Central Bucks East students on her blog. Som ...

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Six of Pennsylvania’s “deficient” bridges are in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy

Six bridges located in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy are on a new report listing Pennsylvania’s structurally deficient bridges. ...

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Lawyer sues over live-stop, new businesses combines soup and soil

Good morning, Feeders. Wishing you a happy Friday, April Fools Day, Phillies Opening Day and Trout Season Opening Day!   A ...

15 years ago

How Delaware is spending Race to the Top money

We’re starting to see some of the state’s Race to Top dollars at work. A little more than a year ago, Delaware was awarded $1 ...

15 years ago

Delaware transportation funds face big hole

Task force issues dire warnings for DelDOT construction funds if problems are not addressed. After a five month review, the Transp ...

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No joke: Manayunk race still on despite cold and rain

It’s cold, it’s raining and the race is still on. There’s no April Fools Day punchline; this is happening, folks. ...

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Delaware could run out of money for state road projects

Funding could run out by next year for most Delaware state roads if the state doesn’t pursue alternative measures. The Transportati ...

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Council candidates work a crowd at the Coleman Library

Northwest voters hit a City Council jackpot Wednesday night as candidates running for Eighth District and At-Large seats crammed into a r ...

15 years ago

Snooki gets $32K to appear on Rutgers campus

The pouf is mightier than the pen when it comes to speaking fees at New Jersey’s largest university. The Rutgers University ...

15 years ago

Police: Barista attacked, raped at Bella Vista coffee shop

Police in Philadelphia are searching for a suspect they say is responsible for the brutal rape of a barista at a south Philadelphia coffe ...

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Manayunk Fools Run kicks off tonight on the towpath

Amy Fabel and her husband, Mike, were running on the Manayunk Towpath when it hit. No, not exhaustion.  Inspiration. T ...

15 years ago

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A master mascot, Phillie Phanatic energizes crowds

At 48 years old, Jeff Lecious still gets a laugh out of the Phillie Phanatic. “I remember the first game the Phanatic appear ...

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