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A flash of light, a family no more

A flash of light, a family no more

When he saw the white VW Beetle, Manuel Cruz knew it was the perfect first car for his only daughter. Safe but still stylish, the car would get Katherine to the grocery store, doctor's appointments and anywhere else she might need to take her baby boy.

 
Feds increased, but state cut gas-safety funding

Feds increased, but state cut gas-safety funding

Fatal gas pipeline explosions in Allentown and Philadelphia this year are casting light on whether the nation's pipeline-inspection system, funded by state and federal assessments on gas utilities, is adequate to keep the public safe.

Getting in through the back door

Getting in through the back door

— For years, cynics around the state Capitol have had a nickname for a state program that gives tax credits to businesses that donate to private and parochial schools.

 

Oscars ban blogger after spoilers published

'Baby, you're a firework'

'Baby, you're a firework'

At 10-year-old David Heard's memorial service on Saturday, his admirers didn't hear the caterwaul of bagpipes or the wail of the French horn.

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Easton advances 13, cruises to District 11 3A title

Easton advances 13, cruises to District 11 3A title

They don't discuss the streak that often (except for 2009, maybe), but they did talk about winning a title for the last time together.

Chains not the only option for bookworms

Retail Watch: Chains not the only option for bookworms

Bookstores are making newspaper headlines these days with eBook readers eating into market share and bankrupt names like Borders and Waldenbooks fading to black.

'King's Speech,' 'Social Network' lead Oscar picks

'King's Speech,' 'Social Network' lead Oscar picks

Who will take home Oscar statuettes on Sunday? Based on behind-the-scenes info, The Hollywood Reporter picks the winners in the key races:

Infections: A threat to hospitals and patients

Infections: A threat to hospitals and patients

Reducing the number of health care-associated infections is not only in patients' best interest, hospitals' economic health might also depend on it.

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YOUR VOTE: WHO DREW IT BEST?

Who Drew It Best

Which is the top editorial cartoon of the week? (Poll ends Friday)

  • Matt Davies, "Empty"
  • Dana Summers, "Fill up, Rise up"
  • Don Wright, "Spelling Lesson"