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Failed revitalization in Atlantic City, and the continued culture of crime

Casino towers dot the skyline of Atlantic City. Two Canadian tourists were stabbed to death in broad daylight in Atlantic City Monday. (Mary Godleski/AP Photo, file)

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On Monday, two Canadian tourists were stabbed to death in broad daylight in Atlantic City. The aunt of the woman accused in the killings now says the assailant had a history of schizophrenia and homelessness. More »
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More than 50 people gathered for the third NewsWorks New Jersey town hall at the Cherry Hill Public Library earlier this month. (Kimberly Paynter/for NewsWorks)

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- 2 Comments You spoke up, we listened. WHYY and NewsWorks just wrapped up the last of three New Jersey town hall meetings in Princeton, Burlington and Cherry Hill. The topic: What issues are most important to South Jersey?  More »
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