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Oh, Rick, we really did know ye — so imagine our surprise
Oh, America. What can we say? We, the citizens of Pennsylvania, unleashed Rick Santorum on you. We launched him here in the crad ...
14 years ago
House set to consider Pa. Senate’s counteroffer to Corbett budget plan
The Pennsylvania House will take a look at a Senate budget plan that increases spending on education and social services. House la ...
14 years ago
Potter’s Field search the focus of Thursday night public meeting
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will hold a public meeting to share information from the archaeology report regarding the ...
14 years ago
When TV featured the likes of Captain Noah and ‘Wee Willie’ Webber
Lifelong Delaware residents of a certain age can recall a time when kid’s TV included the likes of Captain Noah, “Wee Willie& ...
14 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight 1 year on — how are we doing?
On May 16, 2012, NewsWorks Tonight, our daily local news show on WHYY, will reach its first anniversary. How are we doing so far? Give us ...
14 years ago
$17 million settlement reached in deadly duck boat accident
A $17 million settlement has ended the civil case stemming from the fatal 2010 duck boat accident in Philadelphia. Two Hungarian t ...
14 years ago
Measure on health-care costs meets some resistance in N.J.
Some provisions of a measure intended to clarify for New Jersey residents whether medical care is covered in their insurance network plan ...
14 years ago
Pa. bill allowing consumers to opt out of smart meters could mean added costs
A plan allowing consumers to opt out of smart-metering systems has been proposed in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. A 2008 ...
14 years ago
In Delaware, new tool allows parents to assess kids’ developmental milestones online
Delaware officials want more children to be screened for developmental delays — and they are making an online tool available to ped ...
14 years ago
In trial with the state, Chester Upland official anticipates $11 million deficit
Chester Upland School District CFO Robert Bruchak got right down to business this morning in the district’s trial with the Pennsylv ...
14 years ago
What should docs know about treating older patients?
America’s 78 million baby boomers are turning 65 at a rate of one every 10 seconds. Many experts warn that the country’s hea ...
14 years ago
Hansberry Garden to host Mother’s Day Eve flea market and plant sale
This Saturday, the Hansberry Garden and Nature Center will host an event featuring the sales of both plants and baked goods along with a ...
14 years ago
Dead Sea Scrolls make stop in Philadelphia
The Dead Sea Scrolls are now in Philadelphia. The ancient texts, written in Hebrew on parchment and stored in clay jars for two millennia ...
14 years ago
TV doctor brings 15-minute physicals to Philly
How much can you learn about your health in 15 minutes? Cholesterol and blood glucose levels, blood pressure and waist size measur ...
14 years ago
West Mt. Airy Neighbors hopes to recruit renters as new members
The West Mt. Airy Neighbor’s (WMAN) are clawing their way up in their fight to eliminate deficit,but membership goals still remain ...
14 years ago