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First lady in Philly today as poll shows Obama widening lead in Pa.
First lady Michelle Obama makes a campaign stop at the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall in Philadelphia Wednesday aftern ...
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Delaware legislators debate protecting passwords and transit officers
The State House in Delaware wants to protect students and applicants to schools from being forced to disclose their social media password ...
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Philadelphia budget still not complete
A budget-related bill moved out of committee late Tuesday afternoon in Philadelphia City Council, but a complete budget deal has not been ...
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In Philly, diabetes conference to focus on causes, treatment, complications
Researchers from across the world are headed to Philadelphia this week for the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, a chanc ...
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Corbett’s proposed tax breaks for Shell not a done deal
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposal to offer Shell Oil $1.7 billion in tax breaks to build an ethane cracker in Beaver County is n ...
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Philadelphia archdiocese legal bill: $11.6M
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia reports that it spent $11.6 million on legal fees in the past two years, most of it on p ...
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Pa. county commissioners group backs change in block grant distribution
The group representing Pennsylvania’s county commissioners has signed on board to a plan changing the way the state delivers health ...
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Canada to close consulates in Philadelphia and Princeton
Philadelphia and Princeton will bid farewell to Canada soon. The country plans to close its consulate service facilities in both location ...
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With Corbett’s support, Pa. lawmakers move toward more campaign disclosure
The Pennsylvania Legislature is acting to give citizens a better look at who funds political campaigns in the state. A measure req ...
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Pa. lawmakers’ bills would ban companies that do business with Iran from making deals with state
Like similar legislation in California, Indiana, Maryland and Florida, two bills announced in Pennsylvania would prohibit companies that ...
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Pa. liquor-store union pact could stall privatization
A newly ratified labor contract covering 3,500 employees of Pennsylvania’s state-owned liquor stores could be serious setback for ...
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Blight task-force pilot program to launch during Council’s summer recess
When City Council’s summer recess starts later this month, it will not have launched the proposed “Problem Property Task Forc ...
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Gov. Scott Walker and the danger of the recall movement
I’m a lifelong Democrat and a career educator. So I’m predictably appalled by Wisconsin’s Republican Gov. Scott Walker, ...
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Delaware lawmaker charged with DUI decides not to seek re-election
A state lawmaker tearfully addresses his colleagues in Dover, weeks after his second DUI arrest. State Representative Brad Bennett ...
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Greek Festival underway in Delaware
The annual fundraiser for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Wilmington is celebrating its 37th year. The Greek Festival kicks ...
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