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Pa. Senate considers ‘payday’ loans — and their regulation
A bill already passed in the Pennsylvania House allowing “payday loans” is getting a vigorous hearing in the state Senate. ...
14 years ago
Recent robberies in Chestnut Hill called ‘a new and dangerous time’
Judging by the turnout at the Wednesday morning security seminar hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business Association (CHBA), theft and robbe ...
14 years ago
N.J. business owners urge Christie to set up health insurance exchange
Under the Affordable Care Act, by 2014 all states must provide residents with a marketplace to purchase private health insurance — ...
14 years ago
Tax burden lightens for Philly residents
Are Philadelphia’s taxes so brutal that they’re chasing away residents? A ...
14 years ago
Made in America concert promoters cover Philly’s $500,000 costs
The bill is in and it all is covered for the Made in America festival. Organizers of the two-day concert event delivered a final check to ...
14 years ago
Did Republicans blow the chance to salvage something in Pennsylvania?
Today Rob Gleason, chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican party releases a new survey from a traditionally Republican pollster showing M ...
14 years ago
On the stump for Romney, Corbett defends candidate in wake of video
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett visited Philadelphia Wednesday to stump for the Romney-Ryan presidential ticket. He spoke in the middle of ...
14 years ago
Salary cap triggers exodus of N.J. school superintendents
There’s a change at the top this year in many of New Jersey’s school districts, and money is the reason. About 30 perc ...
14 years ago
New strain of swine flu linked to Pa. county fairs
Usually nestled beyond the amusement rides and carnival barkers, Pennsylvania county fairs showcase lots of livestock. But mix a mass of ...
14 years ago
New report offers clues to Gov Christie’s future school reform plans
This is part of a series from education blogger Laura Waters of NJ Left Behind. On September 5th, the Christie Administra ...
14 years ago
Slain police officer laid to rest in Washington Crossing
A slain policeman was laid to rest in the Philadelphia suburbs Wednesday following a funeral that was a tribute to the officer’s co ...
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Circus company performs for unsuspecting Reading Terminal Market customers [video]
Montreal-based urban circus company 7 Fingers delighted unsuspecting lunch goers at the Reading Terminal Market Wednesday afternoon with ...
14 years ago
N.J. revenues still lag behind Christie projections
New Jersey lawmakers are concerned about state revenues continuing to miss targets. An anticipated $240 million shortfall for the ...
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