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The state of the region: A tale of two economies
With most of the nation’s economic arrows now pointing up, President Barack Obama is expected to highlight a wide range of positive ...
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Beach dune construction opposed by Margate can proceed, U.S. judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that New Jersey can move ahead with a m ...
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NYPD again in court over secret surveillance of Muslim community
Advocates for New York City’s Muslim community were in federal court in Philadelphia Tuesday, hoping to revive a lawsuit against th ...
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Pa. Shield Law protects Inquirer reporters subpoenaed in Kane case
A special prosecutor has subpoenaed two Philadelphia Inquirer reporters in an effort to identify their confidential sources, but the repo ...
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As he considers appealing court limits on civil forfeiture, Philly DA Williams defends policy
In the wake of a Pennsylvania appeals court ruling that would limit its use, District Attorney Seth Williams defended the controversial p ...
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Commonwealth Court reins in Philly DA on taking homes in drug cases
A Pennsylvania appeals court has put new restrictions on Philadelphia’s ability to seize property connected to alleged drug deals.& ...
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As Philly contends with declining market for trash, plastic bags bog recycling efforts
With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, Philadelphia now officially enters peak recycling season. However, a slowing global econom ...
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Facing deportation, woman finds sanctuary in North Philly church
A North Philadelphia church has become home for an undocumented immigrant seeking sanctuary in the face of a deportation order. An ...
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With new law protecting them from the cold, dogs have their day in Philly
A new Philadelphia ordinance calls for fines of up to $500 for dog owners who leave their animals out in the cold. Sue Cosby, exec ...
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Temple’s adjunct profs set spring vote on union
Adjunct professors at Temple University are one step closer to unionizing after they filed authorization with the Pennsylvania Labor Rela ...
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Drug offender turned successful exec in Bucks wins presidential pardon
A Bucks County woman, one of 12 people whose federal convictions have been pardoned by President Barack Obama, was recognized for h ...
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ASPIRA charter provider on thin ice, Philly School District says
Philadelphia School District officials say time is running out for ASPIRA of Pennsylvania to resolve a host of fiscal concerns that could ...
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