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Sacred battleground: Why the Philadelphia Archdiocese surrendered to preservationists
The Archdioceses of Philadelphia acknowledges that its position on preservation is no longer as oppositional as it once was.
6 years ago
Safety net program for Pa. women and children is switching out paper for plastic
For decades, the state’s WIC program has cut checks — lots of them — to its low-income participants. That will stop by the end of 2019.
6 years ago
Poll: Number of Americans who favor stricter gun laws continues to grow
The percentage of Americans who favor stricter gun laws is on the rise, though significant partisan divisions persist.
6 years ago
Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor
If Roland Henry had died in a different part of the country, his organs might have been recovered. And lives could have been saved.
6 years ago
Coast Guard rescues sick man from cruise ship off N.J.
The U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of a man who fell ill on a cruise ship off New Jersey Thursday evening.
6 years ago
Row home explosion sparks fire that spreads to 9 other homes
Authorities say a house explosion in the eastern Pennsylvania city of Allentown blew off the front of the row home and led to a fire that spread to nine other homes.
6 years ago
PennDOT reviewing Trump administration request for driver’s license data
The U.S. Census Bureau has asked Pennsylvania to voluntarily turn over driver’s license information, as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to compile detailed data.
6 years ago
Efforts underway to maximize census count in New Jersey
With less than six months to Census Day, federal officials have finished their preparatory work in the state
6 years ago
The body of 31-year-old Michael John Altomari was discovered inside his pickup truck on the 8200 block of Verree Road.
6 years ago
Black Americans don’t always respond to the census. Pennsylvania’s NAACP is trying to correct that.
With the 2020 census approaching, black community leaders are brushing up on the best ways to get people counted.
6 years ago
After deadly shooting, Pittsburgh synagogue plans reopening
Leaders of the Pittsburgh synagogue where worshippers were fatally shot last year want to rebuild and renovate the building.
6 years ago
Domestic workers in Philadelphia fight for rights, recognition
What will the Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights change — and why has it taken so long for one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. to have labor protections?
6 years ago
NWS: Frost advisory for interior Atlantic, Monmouth, Ocean counties
Some spots at the Jersey Shore will see some frost overnight.
6 years ago
A missing Korean War soldier honored with Delaware monument
A Delaware soldier missing for 69 years will be permanently remembered with a memorial unveiled in New Castle Friday morning.
6 years ago
N.J. sued for requiring credit reports in Spanish, 10 other languages
The trade group representing Equifax, Experian and TransUnion sued N.J. to avoid providing credit reports in Spanish, 10 other languages.
6 years ago