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Temple fined $700K in settlement over rankings scandal
The scandal “wrongly increased Temple’s enrollment and revenue, deceived consumers, and unfairly harmed competitors," the U.S. Department of Education alleged.
6 years ago
Road work ahead: Scudder Falls Bridge construction to cause closures
New Jersey and Pennsylvania travelers can expect traffic disruptions near the Scudder Falls Bridge starting next week.
6 years ago
Christmas assault? Maybe next year. Taller Puertorriqueño to host pandemic parranda online
Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia wraps holiday party/birthday celebration/fundraiser into one Zoom bash.
6 years ago
House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
Supporters say the pot bill would help reverse adverse effects of the decades-long “war on drugs.”
6 years ago
As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom
By targeting providers with attacks that scramble and lock up data until victims pay a ransom, hackers can demand lots of money and wreak havoc until they’re paid.
6 years ago
Plans for PFAS probe move forward in southeast Pennsylvania townships
Starting next year, the project aims to look for signs of illness in the blood of 1,000 adults and 300 children in and around Horsham, Warrington and Warminster townships.
6 years ago
Gripped by surging pandemic, US employers cut back on hiring
The report of another hiring slowdown provided the latest evidence that the job market and the economy are faltering in the face of a virus that's shattering daily records.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania has left soaring special education costs to districts, report says
Between the 2008-09 school year and the 2018-19 school year, special education costs grew by $2 billion, while state special education aid grew by only $110 million.
6 years ago
N.J. water watchdog chief says industry should face tighter regulation on chemical leaks
Dr. Keith Cooper, chairman of the Drinking Water Quality Institute, said existing regulations have not done enough to prevent pollution by industry.
6 years ago
Pa. hospitals on the brink of a staffing crisis as COVID-19 surges
At least a third of the hospitals in the southwest and south-central part of the state expect shortages in the next week. Some rural facilities are already in crisis.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Zoo lights up blue to thank health care workers, first responders
Although LumiNature is a no-go this year because of the pandemic, the country’s oldest zoo is still finding ways to make things shine.
6 years ago
When will we know if Thanksgiving brought a COVID-19 spike?
Officials in the region tightened restrictions and warned against holiday gatherings and travel. Did it make a difference?
6 years ago
Kensington residents to speak out about journalist voyeurs in their neighborhood
The Philadelphia neighborhood has been in the national media as the epicenter of the opioid crisis. An online forum will let residents sound off about how their story is told.
6 years ago
Listen 2:07Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in
Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”
6 years ago
Supreme Court again asked to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
In the lawsuit, Kelly and the other GOP plaintiffs had sought to either throw out the 2.5 million mail-in ballots submitted under the law or to wipe out the election results.
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