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Despite outrage over contract, union allows Nutter be heard on budget
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s budget address Thursday touched on themes that have been discussed in years past: adequate fund ...
13 years ago
Online commenters can’t rely on anonymity
A Philadelphia judge has ordered Philly.com to turn over identifying information on an anonymous commenter who is being sued for defamati ...
13 years ago
With a shift toward advocacy ads, lobbyists spent $60 million in N.J. in ’13
Lobbyists in New Jersey are spending more money, but it’s not just the governor and the legislature that they’re trying to in ...
13 years ago
U.S. sues Philly school district over beard policy
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against the Philadelphia School District over a grooming policy it says violates employees& ...
13 years ago
Rutgers study finds little N.J. oversight of contractors
A new Rutgers University study concludes New Jersey is failing to protect vulnerable citizens from poor service because it’s not mo ...
13 years ago
ListenChristie to Republicans: We need to stop letting the media define who we are
Returning to the national stage for the first time since scandal erupted in his home state, a determined New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie s ...
13 years ago
Delaware Rep. Andria Bennett plans legislation to criminalize ‘revenge porn’
A state lawmaker ...
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After spike in heroin ODs, Delaware County supports equipping police with life-saving drug
So far this year, Delaware County has had at least 12 heroin-related deaths. Last year it had 52, up from 19 in 2007. Local offici ...
13 years ago
Non-Obamacare health plan options extended, but impact ‘unclear’
Individuals who buy insurance on their own and want to keep their current plan, even if it does not meet new Affordable Care Act requirem ...
13 years ago
6 events for families to learn, dance and create at this weekend
Check out these six fun family activities going on throughout the city this weekend. ...
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Delaware DHSS reports 42 percent jump in health care enrollment
The latest report from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services revealed that more than 9,000 Delawareans enrolled in health ...
13 years ago
Corbett move to preserve $300 million in food stamps wins praise from advocates, grocers
Trade groups and advocates for the poor are applauding the Corbett administration’s decision to prevent a change in federal policy ...
13 years ago
Nutter budget has some interesting questions to be answered in hearings
If there’s a perennial budget headache for this mayor, it’s the needs of the city’s public schools, and this year is no ...
13 years ago
ListenFirst cronuts, now chocolate chip cookie milk shots
The culinary mastermind behind the Cronut is back with a new confection that is turning milk and cookies on its head. ...
13 years ago
Ospreys return soon; expert seeks help to straighten Navesink River platform
It’s that time of the year again when ospreys — the raptors that have staged a ...
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