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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
Philly’s new work-to-college pipeline gives first gen students a second chance
HospitalityTogether helps young adults hold down restaurant jobs while also attending school.
6 years ago
Toxic chemical in Bellmawr well topped N.J. health limit for a year, officials say
Residents of Bellmawr spent the last year drinking water from a public well that was contaminated by a toxic chemical at levels beyond state health limits.
6 years ago
Creepy crypt: A dozen dead bodies are in the basement of this North Philly church
There’s even a complicated pulley system for lowering them down.
6 years ago
Activists urge Gov. Wolf, again, to shut down the Mariner pipelines
They’re pointing to sinkholes and contaminated wells they’ve seen throughout the building process, and say they’re worried about explosions.
6 years ago
FOP loses decision over Philadelphia police department’s tattoo policy
The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board has upheld the Philadelphia Police Department's unilateral decision to institute a policy regarding officers' tattoos.
6 years ago