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Embattled teacher unions to go after ‘toxic testing’
National Education Association (NEA) President Lily Eskelsen García on the use of student test scores to evaluate teacher effectiveness: ...
12 years ago
What makes a city world class?
What makes a city world class? The Greater Philadelphia Economy League thinks it has that figured out. The Economy League sa ...
12 years ago
ListenBygone days: Mayor Rizzo wants to fight TV anchor
If you’re old enough to remember Mayor Frank Rizzo, the video above will make you either nostalgic or nauseated. If you’re to ...
12 years ago
Delaware I-495 bridge could open earlier than expected
According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, construction of the I-495 Bridge is ahead of schedule. The construction of ...
12 years ago
Nazi suspect denied bail, remains jailed in Philly
An elderly Nazi war crimes suspect will remain jailed in Philadelphia as part of a German criminal case after a U.S. judge denied him bai ...
12 years ago
Delaware, you could be reimbursed for your rotten food
With each hour that passes, I think about all of the food in my refrigerator at home … rotting. Tuesday night’s severe ...
12 years ago
GOP picks Cleveland, boosting Philly’s chances for a convention
The Republican Party has selected Cleveland for its 2016 national convention, which could be good news for Philadelphia’s quest to ...
12 years ago
Abundant, flavorful blueberry crop ripening in N.J.
New Jersey growers say the state is having one of its best blueberry seasons in years. The berries are abundant, but they are smal ...
12 years ago
Without cigarette tax, Philly schools chief says layoffs to begin Aug. 15
After winning a major victory in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week, the proposed cigarette tax for Philly schools appea ...
12 years ago
N.J. considers reframing constitutional guarantee of speedy trial
With New Jersey lawmakers having just a few sessions scheduled over the summer, the deadline is nearing if they want to put bail reform o ...
12 years ago
Delaware governor signs criminal justice reform bills
A package of bills aimed at reforming some of the state’s criminal justice practices were signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell on Wedne ...
12 years ago
Roberts have recurring role in fortunes of Philadelphia Theater Company
Over the years, Suzanne Roberts and her husband, Ralph Roberts, a co-founder of Comcast, have put millions of dollars behind the Philadel ...
12 years ago
Liberian ambassador visits Philly City Hall seeking answers about deadly fire
The Liberian ambassador came to Philadelphia City Hall today to meet with the mayor’s chief of staff and some members of city counc ...
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