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Neighbors hopeful, skeptical about rebuilding homes burned in MOVE bombing
Thirty years after, the city is still trying to rebuild from the ruin it wrought.
7 years ago
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Overeating or overshopping? Gallup poll reveals this holiday’s heavy hitters
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
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A first Thanksgiving for some new Philadelphia residents
New arrivals to the U.S. come from many countries and cultures, and they all can appreciate a warm welcome, plus a little help learning what this country is all about.
7 years ago
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When a grandmother’s love is stronger than cancer
Mattie Daniel came to Philadelphia from a small town in North Carolina in 1953. She credits her granddaughter Savannah for giving her the strength to survive breast cancer.
7 years ago
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A true farm-to-table dinner highlights organic vegetables with a campfire feel
At Chef Shola Olunloyo's showcase dinner at the Savoie Organic Farm in October, diners ate freshly prepared vegetables right next to the fields where they were grown.
7 years ago
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How do astronauts deal with conflict in cramped quarters?
Getting along with your coworkers can be tough in any job – much less one where you eat, sleep and work just feet away from one ano ...
7 years ago
Delaware sets new guidelines for corporations and LLCs
Delaware is one of the easiest states to set up a company, and draws criticism that the lax licensing laws enable terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering.
8 years ago
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Why Harrisburg’s silence on demise of Philly’s School Reform Commission speaks volumes
This wasn’t just any governance shake up. It was a bet that state government could and should help fix struggling school districts.
8 years ago
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With protected status ending in 2019, Haitians in the Philadelphia region weigh tough options
On Monday, the Trump Administration announced it will end a program that protects an estimated 4,800 Haitians in New Jersey and Pennsylva ...
8 years ago
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Surveying Pa.’s 11th congressional district, solidly Republican and regions apart
Voters in the northern end feel weirdly separated from their anchor cities, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
8 years ago
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Overwhelmed on the front lines of opioid crisis in Congressman Tom Marino’s backyard
Like many places in Pennsylvania and across the country, Lycoming County has been stung by the opioid epidemic. A watershed moment came over the summer.
8 years ago
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New Jersey moves toward legalizing recreational pot, but pace uncertain
Gov.-elect Phil Murphy's administration promises to be markedly different from that of Gov. Chris Christie, who will leave office in January after two terms.
8 years ago
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Honoring the 50th anniversary of a pivotal student protest in Philadelphia
It's been 50 years since a seminal student protest shaped Philly and the legacy of Frank Rizzo. Participants gathered over the weekend to remember.
8 years ago
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‘The Craftsman’ and another craftsman’s new play (Lantern Theater Company)
Bruce Graham's play, in its world premiere, is a riveting piece about an art dealer charged with treason.
8 years ago
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