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One-month reprieve for Pa. recipients of general assistance
An 11th-hour adjustment will give Pennsylvania recipients of a soon-to-close public welfare program one more month of benefits. Th ...
14 years ago
The N.J. budget standoff: Sum it up in 6
Once again, Chris Christie is locking horns with New Jersey Democrats over the state budget. Facing a July 1 deadline, Gov. C ...
14 years ago
Christie signs N.J. budget, but not without changes
Gov. Chris Christie took a veto pen to the state budget Friday, slashing $361 million from the spending plan Democrats sent him before si ...
14 years ago
PSU president seeks lowest tuition hike in 35 years
Penn State University’s president says he’ll propose the lowest tuition increase in about 35 years for the coming school year ...
14 years ago
Occupy expects ‘national gathering’ in Philly
Members of Occupy groups from around the country are beginning a weeklong “national gathering” in Philadelphia. Occupy ...
14 years ago
Terry Gross, the host of National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air,” will be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in ...
14 years ago
Rep. Parker files appeal with Pa. Supreme Court in April 2011 DUI case
State Rep. Cherelle Parker (D-Philadelphia) is now looking to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in hopes of ending the year-plus long legal ...
14 years ago
State universities in Pa. plan only modest tuition increases
The heads of Pennsylvania’s state-owned and state-related universities say they’ll be able to keep tuition increases in line ...
14 years ago
Neighbors drop their legal challenge to 8200 Germantown Ave. project
There are no major obstacles now standing in the way for Bowman Properties to begin constructing a major reta ...
14 years ago
Councilman calling for forensic audit of Philly schools
A Philadelphia City Councilman wants a tougher audit of the school district’s finances. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson says he ...
14 years ago
Planned Mt. Airy residential complex could include communal living unit
With zoning approval now in place for a plan to develop the site of the former Garrett-Dunn House in Mt. Airy, the future could look very ...
14 years ago
See a defective parking meter in Philadelphia? Find out how to legally park there.
Ever get a ticket in Philadelphia even though the parking meter or kiosk was broken? Here are some tips to get you out of a fine. ...
14 years ago
Navy Yard school program featured on CNN Sunday
Students in the Navy Yard’s Sustainability Workshop have gotten plenty of local attention. Sunday, they’ll go national ...
14 years ago
Swine leg with hoof intercepted at Philadelphia International Airport
Customs and Border Protection agents would like you to know that the 12-pound swine leg in your luggage is going to raise red flags. ...
14 years ago