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Bloomberg nails the missing ingredient in today’s politics: leadership
One notable aspect of Sandy’s assault on the Eastern Seaboard was the self-assurance of the two political leaders who found themsel ...
14 years ago
The shadows of science – a Princeton historian’s take on pseudoscience
Princeton University historian Michael Gordin has been researching pseudoscience for a new book, and he has good news and bad for those s ...
14 years ago
New Jersey employers reflect national move to self-insurance
New Jersey employers outpace the national average when it comes to self-insurance, even though that average has been climbing steadily, a ...
14 years ago
Evacuations continue after NJ train derailment
It’s not clear how long it will take workers to clear a hazardous gas from a ruptured tank car that derailed from a freight train i ...
14 years ago
Christie expected to get minimum wage bill Monday
The New Jersey Legislature is expected to send Gov. Chris Christie a bill increasing the minimum wage after the Assembly takes a final te ...
14 years ago
Imhotep Charter to host community health fair on Tuesday
Imhotep Institute Charter High School will host its first annual community health fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. The ev ...
14 years ago
The independent film “The Sessions” starring John Hawkes and Helen Hunt is bringing a lot of attention to the issue of “ ...
14 years ago
N.J. to crack down on misuse of parking placards for disabled
The New Jersey Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill aimed at cracking down on the misuse of disabled parking placards. ...
14 years ago
Wharton alums can now invest in others’ student loans
If Wharton alums can still hear the words “student debt” without breaking a cold sweat, a new business promises them a new in ...
14 years ago
City worker’s 6-year crime spree costs Philly $1.3 million; how many more are stealing?
We have trouble, folks. Last week, federal authorities charged a Philadelphia Water Department employee with ordering thousands of ...
14 years ago
Neighbors, school officials look to keep Houston’s playground a community asset
A group of Mt. Airy neighbors is concerned about the fate of the playground at Henry H. Houston Elementary. Nearly 10 years ago, s ...
14 years ago
Cherry Hill kicks of the season with its annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Cherry Hill residents marked the official start of the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Carman Tilelli Communi ...
14 years ago
It’s about time; iconic East Falls clock tower repaired after months of motionless hands
Time is once again on the side of kids, residents, and certain community news editors with the completion of restoration work on Thomas M ...
14 years ago
Blackstone LaunchPad expands to Philadelphia, puts up $3M for student entrepreneurship
The charitable arm of one of the nation’s largest investment firms is bringing one of its programs to two Philadelphia universities ...
14 years ago
Councilman wants hearing on Philadelphia stake in proposed casino
A Philadelphia City Councilman wants to review a proposal that could have the city getting directly involved in a second Philadelphia cas ...
14 years ago