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Sussex County jury listens to penalty arguments in Spicer murder case

The defense for convicted cop-killer Derrick Powell will try to show why his upbringing and experiences early in life impaired his t ...

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Woman almost hits officer while trying to dodge parking ticket

Something tells us Innocence Bello is going to have a hard time living up to her name. While trying to avoid a parking ticket  Frida ...

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Firefighters on the scene at 11th and Arch streets

WHYY’s Shai Ben-Yaacov spotted several fire trucks on the scene at 11th and Arch streets around 4 p.m, along with a broken window i ...

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Uncertainty over medical marijuana may be halting applications

Monday was the deadline for groups interested in growing and selling medical marijuana in New Jersey to apply for a license. Howev ...

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Secrets of the signers of the Constitution

James Madison had a 15-year-old Philadelphia mistress. Ben Franklin had “intrigues” with “low women” in London. T ...

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Seven suburban companies getting $2 million in grants

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania will give $1.975 million to seven suburban Philadelphia companies for early ...

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Abuse survivor sues Philadelphia Catholic Archdiocese

A lawsuit filed today by a Philadelphia man who says he was abused by priests as a young man targets more than the alleged individual off ...

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Lax Pa. law is open door to gas companies’ gifts

Pennsylvania’s top Senate Republican, Joe Scarnati, is drawing criticism for allowing a natural gas drilling company to pay for his ...

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Former student sues archdiocese for abuse cover-up

More details are emerging about further allegations against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A former student is suing the diocese allegi ...

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Children’s Health Insurance Program funds diminish

Lean budget years require a more creative outreach to promote Pennsylvania’s insurance program for kids. In the past, the sta ...

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Census data reveal best- and worst-faring neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Census data are more than just numbers. The information collected can give us clues to trends happening neighborhood- state- and nationwi ...

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Valentine’s Day proves busy for Chestnut Hill flower shop

Just how busy do flower shops get on Valentine’s Day? Andrew Cameron Zahn shares his photos with us from the busy holiday weekend a ...

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Dave Davies: Off Mic

Face to face with al Qaeda

What’s the first thing you would say to a suspected Al Qaeda member if you had to interrogate him? That’s one of the t ...

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‘Art of the Heart’ exhibit sparks emotions of love

The artists of the Manayunk-Roxborough Artists’ Co-Op celebrated Valentine’s Day on Sunday by showcasing their unique renditi ...

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Possible meteorite spotted around South Philly

Notice anything funny in the sky this afternoon? Reports are coming in from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and Connecticut about possib ...

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