New Jersey lawmakers have now sent Governor Chris Christie a measure that would raise the smoking age to 21 in the state. The Democratic controlled Senate wants to raise the smoking age from 19 to 21, only allowing anyone above the age of 21 to buy tobacco and electronic cigarettes. The Senate previously approved the measure, but Gov. Christie vetoed it. The Senate is unsure how Christie...

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Officials in Bucks County have announced a new program aimed at fighting the growing drug epidemic. Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub along with Bucks County Crime Stoppers made the announcement outside of the Falls Township Municipal Building in Fairless Hills. It is called "Push Out the Pusher." Rewards of up to $5,000 are being offered to anyone who reports suspected drug...

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The Philadelphia 76ers have selected 19-year-old Washington guard Markelle Fultx No. 1 overall in tonight's NBA Draft. He averaged 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game as a freshman. In a blockbuster trade earlier this week the Sixers sent their No. 3 overall pick plus a future first round selection to Boston in exchange for this year's top spot. The...

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Search crews have recovered the body of a New Jersey teenager who got swept away in the current while swimming with friends in a Hamilton Township lake on Wednesday afternoon. 17-year-old Marty Barchue of Hamilton Township and three other friends were swimming at Rowan Lake at Roebling County Park when they were caught in a thunderstorm. The current grew stronger as they stood in the marsh...

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The group of storms on Wednesday night delayed 4 of SEPTA's regional rail lines, leaving many passengers upset and without any means of transportation. Debris and downed trees shut down the Paoli Thorndale, Fox Chase, Warminster and Wilmington Lines. As the train came to a stop on the Paoli Thorndale line, SEPTA employees were reportedly not very helpful in the situation and did not give...

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The judge in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial has ruled that the names of the jurors can be released. The trial ended in a mistrial on Saturday after the panel of 12 jurors deliberated for more than 52 hours over 6 days and failed to reach a verdict on 3 counts. Judge Steven O'Neill granted news outlets' requests that the names be made public in the interest of transparency. O'Neill...

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Make Music Philly is here Today, June 21st from 8am - 8pm! The concept is "All Day. All Over. All Free." The city-wide, free, do-it-yourself music festival features professional and amateur musicians performing at traditional venues, non-traditional spaces, and in both organized and informal events all throughout the city. Everyone is encouraged to participate and come out to an event. The music...

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health have announced the names of 12 groups that were awarded medical marijuana grower-processor permits. The state is divided into six regions, with two permits allocated in each region. Prime Wellness LLC of Sinking Spring and Franklin Labs LLC of Reading received the permits in the Southeast region. They are both in Berks County. No facility was approved...

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KAROONDINHA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE AMERICA'S WILDERNESS ALONGSIDE CHANCE THE RAPPER, JOHN LEGEND, ODESZA + MORE!

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania - Journey to the sprawling 1,600+ acre grounds of Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park, America's only all-water cavern and wildlife park this July 21- 23, with a Kick-Off Party on July 20, to become a piece of festival...

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A stretch of 5th Street in Old City was closed Monday night after an underground fire occurred. Crews blocked off the road between Chestnut and Walnut streets. Fire crews arrived on the scene after smoke began to rise from underneath the manhole in the street. Crews were able to get the fire out, but the road remained closed the majority of the night, as they wanted to ensure the safety of...

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