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Archbishop Chaput applauds choice for new pope
The leader of Philadelphia-area Catholics called Pope Francis a “wonderful” choice for the Church. Archbishop Charles ...
14 years ago
Sources say Nutter will propose 1.3 percent property tax rate for Philadelphia
Some Philadelphians have been worried sick about what Mayor Michael Nutter’s proposed property-tax rate will be. On Thursday ...
14 years ago
Many questions raised over Delaware’s gun background check bill {video}
The debate over how to change Delaware gun laws has begun. House Judiciary Committee took up House Bill 35, which would require bac ...
14 years ago
Poll finds Pa. voters prefer potential Dem challengers over Corbett
A new Pennsylvania poll weighs Gov. Tom Corbett’s chances against several possible Democratic challengers in 2014. If the gu ...
14 years ago
Crackdown on straw purchases of firearms ongoing in Philly region
A Philadelphia man admitted this week that he purchased the gun used to kill Plymouth Township Police Officer Bradley Fox in September. ...
14 years ago
Sestak, Murphy join in urging end to DOMA
Two former congressmen from the region helped launch a report arguing the Defense of Marriage Act inflicts a burden on military families ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey is used to tough questions from the Philly press. Recently, the commissioner took part in ...
14 years ago
Hearing set on proposal to change N.J. rules on unemployment benefits
A hearing in New Jersey on Friday will consider whether Garden State residents on unemployment should be required to participate in certa ...
14 years ago
With petitions signed by 60,000, activists push Philly City Council to OK paid sick time
Philadelphia City Council will vote on a bill mandating paid sick leave for private-sector workers Thursday. On Wednesday, activis ...
14 years ago
Public forum sheds light on requests for government open records [video]
It’s Sunshine Week, when engaged citizens and journalism’s finest celebrate the open records laws that give us access to ...
14 years ago
N.J. to spend $25 million in federal aid on tourism marketing
Some of the Sandy recovery money New Jersey is receiving from the federal government will help finance a tourism marketing campaign. ...
14 years ago