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Rubbing alcohol with coloring and “river water” were used instead of top-shelf liquor in drinks at some New Jersey bars and restaurants.

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]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Philadelphia-Cant-Prove-Some-Tax-Exemptions-are-Legit-208639901.html Thu, 23 May 2013 09:52:30 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/city-hall-instagram-0523.jpg
The city of Philadelphia has lost key documents proving whether fat tax breaks to some nonprofit institutions are justified.

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NBC10's Jesse Gary previews a vote by the Boy Scouts of America that could overturn the organization's controversial ban on gays.

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New Jersey state lawmakers are looking to push the age to buy cigarettes from 19 to 21. NBC10's Jesse Gary talks to folks on both sides of the issue.

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AxisPhilly is finding evidence that some of the same problems that brought scrutiny to the office while Green was sheriff remain, and are ongoing.

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]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/politics/Buonos-Name-Ad/208204191 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:27:08 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WCAU_000000004235968_722x406_30873155799.jpg
NJ Candidate pokes fun at the the mispronunciation of her name.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/School-Budget-Cut-Protest-Suspensions-208164321.html Mon, 20 May 2013 17:22:55 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/160*120/Student+walkout+440.JPG
Students could face disciplinary action for cutting class but will they?

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]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Philly-Teachers-Protest-Budget-Cuts-Student-Walkouts-207850051.html Sat, 18 May 2013 06:02:58 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/students+surround+city+hall.JPG
Hundreds of students are descending on Center City to fight proposed budget cuts.

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]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Traffic-Stops-Become-Immigration-Stops-in-Delaware-Valley-207852811.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:52:33 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/l_checkpoints_600x400.jpg
Traffic operations designed to catch unlicensed drivers are provoking allegations of racial profiling across the Delaware Valley.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/School-District-Librarians-May-Become-Obsolete--207414751.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:51:55 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/library_librarian_stock_photo.jpg
The School District of Philadelphia's budget shortfall may result in job losses for the district's entire librarian staff.

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]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Using-Sin-Taxes-to-Fund-Philly-Schools-207691621.html Thu, 16 May 2013 08:45:11 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/school_protest_20130515_1906298459.jpg
Your next debaucherous night of drinking and smoking might help close the Philadelphia School District's enormous budget gap.

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The Pennsylvania Primary is only six days away. As residents prepare to vote, NBC10's Harry Hairston takes a look at the races to decide the local and state judicial seats.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/NATL-WATCH-Obama-Speaks-on-IRS-Scandal-207611661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:23 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/obama92.JPG
President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal.

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]]> AXISPHILLY.ORG]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Lesson-Learned-Overcoming-Mistrust-Vital-to-Resolving-Schools-Future-207570081.html Wed, 15 May 2013 17:35:47 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/university-city-high-school-mural.jpg
Commentary by Solomon Jones: University City High School has a unique history, and it’s clear to me that people are angry.

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]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Philly-District-Attorney-Catches-Alleged-DUI-Driver-207235701.html Mon, 13 May 2013 22:44:43 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/AP120622124663.jpg
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams can be thanked for taking an alleged drunk driver off the streets.

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]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Councilman-Wants-to-Extend-Horse-Drawn-Carriage-Hours-in-Philly-207212101.html Mon, 13 May 2013 12:26:16 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/edt-AP9806110715.jpg
Extended hours would be part of a pilot program.

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]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Student-Walkout-Protest-Philadelphia-Budget-Cuts-206790601.html Thu, 09 May 2013 15:10:08 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/student+protest+marching+broad+crop.jpg
Philadelphia high school students walked out of class and over to City Hall to protest severe budget problems in the district.

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]]> NEWSWORKS.ORG]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/AVI-Tax-Hikes-Show-Good-Citizenship-is-for-Suckers-206592011.html Wed, 08 May 2013 13:22:58 -0400 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/l_rittenhouse-street_305x260-1.jpg
The following is a work of opinion submitted by the author.

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The expansion of Neumann University could mean that residents in Fisher Corners mobile home park in Aston, Pa. will need to move as the land owner looks to redevelop. Businesses could also be...

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NBC10's Keith Jones reports on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's jokes and struggle with weight loss.

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