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Bensalem cell phone driving ban begins today
Whether you’re cruising along the river in Bristol or speeding down I-95, don’t get caught chatting while driving in Bensalem ...
15 years ago
Prospect Park stabbing incident joins list of teen violence
A fight in Prospect Park took a violent turn Monday when one 17-year-old stabbed another. The nearly 18-year-old suspect has been charged ...
15 years ago
N.J. considers ban on flushing away medications
New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit health-care facilities from dumping drugs into sewer systems. ...
15 years ago
Gosnell requests public defender, gets friendly in courtroom
Seems Dr. Kermit Gosnell isn’t quite aware of the gravity of the charges against him. He put on an odd little show in court this mo ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 years ago
Delaware’s Polar Bear Plunge: a sure sign of spring
Delaware’s Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware is Sunday.&nb ...
15 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. ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 years ago
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 ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago
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. ...
15 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 ...
15 years ago