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Fee hikes figure in Pa. lawmakers’ transportation funding plan
The long-awaited legislative follow-up to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s own transportation funding plan is expected to be announc ...
13 years ago
Parenting after tragedy strikes: A retrospective
Today was a sad and scary day. My heart is grieving for those hurt and killed in Boston. Aching for their families and friends, heavy for ...
13 years ago
Without Pa. help, Philly gentrification relief could have unintended results
Madeline Shikomba bought her Southwest Center City home for $6,000 in the 1970s. As part of Mayor Michael Nutter’s property-ta ...
13 years ago
Scenes from the Boston explosions
A collection of photos from the explosions in Boston today via social media. ...
13 years ago
City Commissioner Stephanie Singer takes her voter outreach efforts to Roxborough’s Shoprite
Attempting to address low voter turnout, a city official tasked with overseeing elections kicked off a new campaign last week in Roxborou ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia reacts to deadly Boston Marathon explosions [updated]
Those who traveled from the Philadelphia area to Monday’s Boston Marathon describe a chaotic and confusing scene after a pair of bo ...
13 years ago
Some in Pa. House want liquor privatization funds directed to transportation
A few House Republicans are chiming in with their own ideas about how to spend the money raised if a plan to phase out Pennsylvania’ ...
13 years ago