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Federal panel releases recommendations on SEPTA regional rail contract talks
Negotiations between SEPTA and two of its unions have entered a new phase with recommendations from a fact-finding panel appointed by Pre ...
12 years ago
Fact check: Gov. Corbett’s line-item veto and a billion-dollar debt deal
A Democratic state lawmaker claims that one of Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s line-item vetoes in the state budget threatens a costl ...
12 years ago
Special-ed cuts won’t hurt students, Philly school officials say
The Philadelphia School District laid off 157 special-education classroom assistants and one-to-one aides last week in a move that offici ...
12 years ago
Pa. panel nudges medical marijuana forward; hurdles await when lawmakers reconvene
A proposal to legalize medical marijuana has been left to smolder until the fall, as Pennsylvania lawmakers have started their summer bre ...
12 years ago
Suitor for PGW not expected to nix deal right after midnight deadline
A midnight deadline is expected to come and go tonight without news on the proposed sale of Philadelphia Gas Works. A spokes ...
12 years ago
ListenWilmington man arrested for shooting at undercover police officer
Police have arrested the third suspect wanted for shooting at an undercover police officer last week. After an investigation, the ...
12 years ago
Judge upholds suit over Pa. Marine’s missing heart
A judge says the family of a Marine whose body came back from Greece missing his heart can pursue negligence claims against the United St ...
12 years ago
Northwest Free Library tour shows innovations as well as needs
Close your eyes and picture a library. If all you see is a lone reader sitting in silence, it’s been too long since your last visit ...
12 years ago
Flash Flood Warning for portions of Monmouth, Ocean counties Tuesday afternoon
Heavy rain from a line of thunderstorms has spurred forec ...
12 years ago
Shivers redux! Ocean temperatures are once again cool
The ocean temperature seesaw continues at the Jersey Shore. After nearly frigid water temperatures last week before rising during ...
12 years ago
Savoring farm-to-table dining at Haskell’s Farm in Chadds Ford
Think about it: What’s the best way to enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience? My vote is for alfresco dining on an a ...
12 years ago
Shooting returns attention to Vernon Park-loitering nuisance
A recent shooting has spurred the Friends of Vernon Park to form a committee that may seek to close down a deli that’s caused membe ...
12 years ago
A.I du Pont Hospital settles two lawsuits aginst United Healthcare
The foundation that owns the Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children in Delaware and various pediatric practices in the region has settle ...
12 years ago
Calls to expand gambling to North Jersey getting louder
Thirty-six years ago, when Resorts International opened its doors, gaming proponents envisioned Atlantic City as the new Las Vegas, a res ...
12 years ago
NWS: No tornado last night in Burlington County
The National Weather Service has determined last night’s damage in Burlington County was the result of straight line winds and not ...
12 years ago

