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Domani Developers converting former Fishtown baseball factory into 30 residences

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Politics & Policy

Pew study estimates 70 percent of delinquent property tax is uncollectable

13 years ago

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Politics & Policy

DOMA decision leaves Pa. couples with some rights, but not others

Despite the overturn of the Defense of Marriage Act provision barring same-sex married couples from federal benefits, each state will sti ...

13 years ago

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Delaware Senate approves FY 2014 capital budget

More progress in Dover as the legislature moves towards their June 30th end. The Delaware Senate unanimously passed the ...

13 years ago

 David Pickett and Jeffrey Jordan married in Canada in 2005. Jordan said that although today's ruling is a cause for celebration, tomorrow they'll be working for more rights in Pennsylvania. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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What the demise of DOMA means for the Philadelphia region

Today’s rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding marriage equality are truly watershed moments in the fight for legal recognit ...

13 years ago

Report: NY, NJ had more than 1,800 beach closings

A new report says pollution prompted more than 1,800 beach closings or advisories along the Atlantic and Great Lakes coasts in New York a ...

13 years ago

Measure allowing doctors to offer apology — without legal liability — advances in Pa.

For eight years, Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Vance has pushed for a law that would let a doctor say “I’m sorry” without worry ...

13 years ago

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CHOP’s vaccine booster takes critical look at vitamins

When a doctor tells the public “Don’t take your vitamins”, it’s a big deal. And it’s an even bigger deal if ...

13 years ago

 Gay rights activist Bryce Romero, of the Human Rights Campaign, offers an enthusiastic high-five on Wednesday to visitors getting in line to enter the Supreme Court before justices handed down major rulings on two gay marriage cases that impact same-sex couples across the country. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)
Politics & Policy

Beginning to unwind same-sex marriage complexities in Pa., Del., and N.J. [audio]

Following today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, we turned to Angela Giampolo, gay rights lawyer and chair of ...

13 years ago

Dave Davies: Off Mic

Pa. Judicial Court lowers boom on Nocella

It’s just not a good season for judges in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline has found that Common ...

13 years ago

Firefly festival to return to Dover for next 10 years

An estimated crowd of 60,000 music lovers descended on Dover, Del., last weekend, as the second annual Firefly Music Festival once again ...

13 years ago

Business groups warn hiking N.J. minimum wage will hurt economy

A constitutional amendment on the November ballot will allow New Jersey voters to decide whether to raise the state’s minimum wage. ...

13 years ago

 Sean Benschop, with red jacket over his head, is shown on June 8 walking with investigators as he arrives at the Philadelphia Police Department's Central Detectives Division in Center City Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek)

$1.55 million bail set for Philadelphia collapse site machine operator

The backhoe operator charged in connection with this month’s deadly building collapse in Center City Philadelphia is now eligible t ...

13 years ago

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Lifestyle

With ‘Hood Hero,’ Wilmington coder wants to fight crime with texted tips

Bradford Wason is standing in downtown Wilmington not far from ...

13 years ago

Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival returns June 26 to 30

The sixth annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival ...

13 years ago

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