Dana DiFilippo
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New Jersey, United States
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Poverty, income biggest predictors of internet quality in N.J., study finds
Affordability, not infrastructure, drives the digital divide that keeps high-speed internet out of low-income N.J. households, study finds. → Read More
Transgender councilwoman takes office in Trenton
The state's LGBT rights group says Jennifer Williams is the first transgender person elected to a municipal council in New Jersey. → Read More
College presidents urge lawmakers to expand higher education aid
The governor proposed an extra $100 million for higher education in New Jersey, but college presidents decried cuts to operational support. → Read More
In Spring Garden, trio plan to serve up social justice along with craft beer
Triple Bottom Brewing Company intends to hire workers whose criminal pasts have made it hard to land a job. → Read More
Accusers, advocates: Cosby’s conviction is tipping point for the #MeToo movement
'Today, this jury has shown that what the #MeToo movement is saying is that women are worthy of being believed,' says Cosby accuser Lili Bernard. → Read More
After topless protest, actress condemns Cosby in song of solidarity with accusers
Nicolle Rochelle, who performs as Modern GEAIsha, recently penned and recorded the song, which she posted on SoundCloud. → Read More
Catalyzed by Cosby, advocates aim to end time limits on reporting sexual assault
Comedian Bill Cosby's retrial is underway, and some activists hope the case will highlight their fight to end statutes of limitations on prosecuting sex crimes. → Read More
With #MeToo's critics growing, will backlash against movement help Cosby's defense?
Some #MeToo fatigue showed up during last week’s four-day jury selection for the entertaimers. → Read More
In violent times, West Philly man lifts mood by bringing water guns to kids worldwide
Gabriel Nyantakyi is raising money to expand his effort — called Waterarms Over Firearms — in Philly and Chicago, two cities plagued by gun violence. → Read More
Gov. Wolf creates Pa. school safety task force, no students included
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has created a new statewide task force to examine ways to improve safety for the state’s schoolchildren. → Read More
Philly students on school safety walkout: What took you so long?
In Philadelphia, the kids have been on fire for years — and violence has been a constant theme. → Read More
15-year-old with fully loaded gun stopped on way into Philly school
Police say a Fels High School student was carrying a .40-caliber Smith and Wesson handgun loaded with 12 rounds in his backpack. → Read More
Early spring peepers might be trouble for rest of food chain
Recent unseasonably warm weather has lured some frogs out of hibernation early. Herpetologists worry what that might mean for them — and other animals. → Read More
Gun-control activist launches run for Congress from new Montco district
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are also setting their sights on new 4th District seat in U.S. House. → Read More
Philly Zoo euthanizes polar bear Coldilocks after 37 years
At 37, Coldilocks outlived most polar bears, whose typical lifespan is 23 years. She was euthanized after suffering from several age-related ailments. → Read More
Longtime radio host John DeBella sued for sexual harassment
Jennifer Neill, John DeBella's former on-air sidekick, claims the radio host routinely made lewd comments and groped her. Bosses did nothing to curtail it, she says. → Read More
City: Just-released inmate shot after ambushing Philly prison guard
A Philadelphia correctional officer shot an inmate in the chest Friday night after the just-released inmate ambushed him in the parking lot and tried to steal his car. → Read More
Everything you need to know for the Eagles Super Bowl parade
Philadelphia welcomes home its returning Champions → Read More
Super Bowl parade set for Thursday
The city announced Monday that the parade will be Thursday, starting at 11 a.m. at Broad Street near the stadiums → Read More
It's game day : Arts & Entertainment
With just hours to go before kickoff, football fever is everywhere today. → Read More