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Survey: Ocean City is New Jersey’s favorite beach
For the 11th consecutive year, the Cape May County municipality has once again taken top honors in a contest that lets people choose their favorite New Jersey beach.
6 years ago
Mosquito devices ‘on pause’ in Philadelphia as Parks & Rec plans audit
The sound is like “a paper cut in your ear.”
6 years ago
Inclusive playgrounds give kids with disabilities an equal chance to join the fun
The specially designed Jake’s Place Delran, which opened Tuesday, could be the first of many more to come with the passage of a New Jersey state law.
6 years ago
Listen 4:38Wilmington’s installing thousands of new, energy-efficient LED street lights
Wilmington officials say the new LED lighting will make the streets safer, and cut energy consumption by 40% to 50%.
6 years ago
Remains of students at Carlisle Indian School returned to families
The remains were transferred to the families in private ceremonies according to individual customs.
6 years ago
Summer Samaritans: South Jersey kids harvest crops for the hungry
A group of around 60 second graders planted seeds in May, and harvested them today. The food will be donated to Farmers Against Hunger.
6 years ago
Scary doings in Phoenixville, new market at Cherry Street Pier, and Bastille Day in Ardmore
Philly and South Jersey are buzzing this week with festivals dedicated to film, arts, and culture. Plus, there's a local celebration of France's Bastille Day.
6 years ago
Listen 4:04Can you hear it? Sonic devices play high-pitched noises to repel teens
Despite the backlash, new Mosquito devices are being installed at city playgrounds as part of major renovation projects.
6 years ago
Why this bright pink mint ice cream is the most-searched flavor in Pa.
Teaberry’s taste is surprisingly intense.
6 years ago
How NaturePHL is prescribing kids (and adults) to get outside
Collaborative program aims to lower childhood obesity rates, stress and more with time outdoors.
6 years ago
Man aboard adrift sailboat washes ashore in N.J.
An occupied 12-foot sailboat washed ashore Tuesday in Ocean County, state officials say.
6 years ago
Whether you can hear the sound or not, ‘Mosquito’ sonic devices shouldn’t be in our parks
I was upset to learn that Markward Playground has planted “Mosquitos” — the sonic device that targets young people my age, those 25 and under.
6 years ago
Wilmington landlords, residents disagree over proposed housing code
A new housing code proposed by the city aims to hold slumlords accountable to clean up dilapidated and vacant homes.
6 years ago
Dog that ran from Shore car crash is reunited with family after long search effort
Jax, a boxer-rottweiler mix, ran from a car crash on Route 72 in Stafford that he was involved in with his owner, Gabrielle McMillan, 23, of Little Egg Harbor on June 24.
6 years ago
U.S. women’s team boldly embraces off-the-field activist role
Setting itself apart from other great American sports teams, the U.S. women's soccer team is embracing a front-line role in social justice causes.
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