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In N.J. schools, what’s more important: Local control or student outcomes?
In New Jersey, nothing gets our blood boiling faster than the threat of state intervention in the affairs of local schools. Th ...
14 years ago
Trenton’s ‘ArtSpace’ encourages self-expression in safe environment
Although it’s a gray and dreary day, HomeFront’s Family Preservation Center, in a former dormitory of the Marie Katzenbach Sc ...
14 years ago
Despite N.J. revenue shortfall, Christie still pushing income tax cut
The Christie Administration is still intent on an income tax cut despite lower than anticipated revenue in the Garden State. New J ...
14 years ago
Move to broaden exceptions for inheritance tax stalled in Pa.
A Democratic-backed proposal in the Pennsylvania House would change the rules for inheritance taxes to exempt not just married couples an ...
14 years ago
Hundreds rally to save Philly school district jobs
Fourteen demonstrators were arrested Wednesday afternoon on Broad Street, outside the offices of the Philadelphia School District. The ar ...
14 years ago
Complicated matter of AVI in Philadelphia grows thornier still
Mayor Michael Nutter’s new property tax plan for Philadelphia seems simple enough at first. Assess the current-market value of all ...
14 years ago
Nutter supports Ayers amid union backlash over firefighter deaths
Mayor Michael Nutter said today he won’t get in the middle of the tension between Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and fi ...
14 years ago
Romney to visit West Philadelphia charter school Thursday
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in Philadelphia Thursday. He’s scheduled to appear at Universal Blufor ...
14 years ago
Michael Days back as editor of Daily News; Larry Platt steps aside
Michael Days is returning as editor of the Philadelphia Daily News, completing the re-set of the leadership of the city’s ...
14 years ago