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Christie budget again diverts clean energy funds to other N.J. programs
Environmental advocates are disappointed that Gov. Chris Christie’s budget plan takes $152 million from New Jersey’s clean en ...
14 years ago
Wissahickon restoration could close two rogue bike trails
A Northwest Philadelphia environmental group will undertake a new trail restoration effort this spring. Members of the Wissahickon ...
14 years ago
If Oscars are a feminist call to arms, blame Hollywood, not Seth McFarlane
As a feminist, I was surprised by some of the reactions to host Seth MacFarlane’s jokes at the Oscars. If it starts a healthy cover ...
14 years ago
It’s time for the Democrats to get in line behind Barbara Buono
While Republican Gov. Chris Christie is holding news conferences and town hall sessions; acce ...
14 years ago
Charley Burns is a man who has lived his dream. Drawing sports cartoons for the News Journal at night, while working his day job in the D ...
14 years ago
There are steps being taken to reform the mental health system in the First State. One group is paying close attention to current codes r ...
14 years ago
People who have lost their homes could be hard-hit by sequestration cuts
Housing advocates are warning that the looming sequestration could hit families in the Philadelphia region. Liz Hersh ...
14 years ago
Parents of slain Autumn Pasquale settle lawsuit
The parents of a slain New Jersey girl have settled the legal battle they were waging against one another over access to a memorial fund. ...
14 years ago
Kids love to explore in their play. For kids who can’t crawl or walk, some adaptations are necessary. That was the challenge for a ...
14 years ago
While most college graduates face a daunting job market after graduation, there’s one Delaware industry where openings could soon f ...
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Philly councilman proposes four-year phase-in of AVI
Reassessing property taxes in Philadelphia is stirring so much concern that one member of City Council is looking to ease into the change ...
14 years ago
Delaware delegation’s latest attempt to build off shore wind
In an effort to strengthen Delaware’s economy, Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Rep. John Carney introduced legislati ...
14 years ago
Business tax break proposed to offset Philadelphia property tax hikes
Amid recalculating property taxes citywide in Philadelphia, one councilwoman is seeking to help out some small businesses. Council ...
14 years ago
Seaside Heights losing court revenues due to Sandy
Officials in a Jersey shore town hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy say they’ve seen court revenues shrink. Borough officials in S ...
14 years ago