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Tough Mudder sues Pa. man over similar race name

The company behind the popular Tough Mudder obstacle course race series has sued a Pennsylvania man who started a race for kids called ...

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Ferris wheel, zip line, inlet eateries eyed in Atlantic City

Making good on its vow to seek new, non-gambling attractions, Atlantic City has announced redevelopment plans that include a giant Ferris ...

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 Kevin Johnson is director of Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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Apples modified to resist bruising receive federal approval

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Report: Apple has hundreds working on electric car project

Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle that would resemble a minivan. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the ma ...

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US gov’t says nearly 64M vehicles were recalled last year

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Conventional thinking will pose a test for Philly’s next mayor

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SEPTA train crews seek federal intervention over work schedules

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Pa., NJ, Del. issuing refunds with added scrutiny after reports of suspicious Turbo Tax filings

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Court hearing could speed way for Revel casino sale

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‘Slow Flowers’ movement pushes local, US-grown cut flowers

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McCain seeks to open US domestic routes to foreign ships

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