Newsworks
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2017 Documentary Detailed Renowned FBI Burglary in Media
In 1971, the FBI office in Media was the target of civil disobedience that achieved an important goal, to “pull off a burglary that would…
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‘Delco Proper’ Pilot About to Learn Its Fate
Whether the locally set Delco Proper pilot show for Comedy Central delivers a primetime punchline or just becomes the punchline will soon rest in the…
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Cheyney Avoids Merger but Still Awaits Final Decision on Future
The Cheyney University community can rest a bit easier after the initial findings of a review of the 14 schools in the Pennsylvania State System…
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Wawa, Sheetz in Tug of War for Customers’ Hearts
Of the 700 Wawa stores across half a dozen states, only 40 to 50 actually compete with a Sheetz, but the tug of war on…
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Educated Millennials Leaving Pennsylvania in Droves
At present, Pennsylvania seems to be having an issue attracting and retaining educated millennials, according to a report from the Independent Fiscal Office, writes Katie…
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May Deadline Looming for Fix of State’s Casino Funding Laws
Communities across the state have up to half their chips in a game being played by Harrisburg’s elected officials. And they’re holding their breath, waiting…
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Aston Township Opens Its Doors to Medical Marijuana Growers
One Delaware County township is not shying away from welcoming medical marijuana growers within its borders, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. Aston Township is getting…
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Chester, Colwyn Seeing Their Fortunes Improve
Both Chester and Colwyn are seeing their fortunes improve, as they have begun to turn around their previously bleak financial situations, writes Laura Benshoff for Newsworks.…
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Driver’s License Soon Not Enough ID to Enter Federal Facilities, Catch a Flight
Starting Jan. 30, using a Pennsylvania Driver’s license as identification will not be enough to enter many federal facilities, and people will soon no longer…
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Independent Report Ranks Pennsylvania Near Worst for Election Integrity
A recent joint report from Harvard and Sydney universities has ranked Pennsylvania as one of the worst states in the nation for electoral integrity, writes…
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Study Reveals Student Population Growth Negatively Affects Local School Districts, Property Taxes
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years, writes Kevin McCorry in a fascinating report for NewsWorks that reveals…
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Chester Passes Amended Plan for Financial Recovery
Following a heated public debate earlier in the month, Chester City Council has passed a new plan to try to reverse its financial decline, writes…
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Photographer Steps Outside His ‘Black-and-White’ Box to Paint Chester in Color
Most of Justin Maxon’s photos are black-and-white, blurry, and hyperbolic, and many have been published in high-profile magazines likes Mother Jones, and the blogs of…































