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Spalding Gray tribute at The Bride, the venue that understood him

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Boutique casinos may help ailing Atlantic City casino industry

One New Jersey lawmaker says smaller may be better when it comes to stimulating Atlantic City’s casino industry. One New Je ...

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Philadelphia Police Commissioner blames parents for out of control teens

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is lashing out against the parents of teens involved in a rash of violent behavior ...

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Man held for trial in arson at well-known music company

The man accused of setting a fire to a Philadelphia musical heritage landmark has been ordered held for trial. The man accused ...

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Less state aid for higher education in NJ

New Jersey’s colleges and universities are considering how to cope with a reduction in state aid. New Jersey’s college ...

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More red light cameras coming to Delaware roads

More electronic eyes will be watching out for Delaware drivers who push their luck at red lights. More electronic eyes will be wat ...

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Pa. Sen. Williams calls for full funding of gun tax force

As the Pennsylvania budget makes its ways through the hands of state legislators, State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams is calling for ful ...

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Whale carcass to be buried on Delaware beach

More than 100,000 pound whale was most likely hit and killed by a large ship. Marine researchers have determined that a 61-foot lo ...

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Appliance rebate not done this month

The program Energize Delaware which would offer rebates washing machine rebates and other energy efficient appliances won’t end thi ...

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Council exploring ways to avoid soda tax

A Philadelphia City Councilman is proposing an immediate hiring freeze for all new city employees. WHYY’s Tom MacDonald reports it ...

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