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Rendell joins opposition to asset test for food stamps
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and a group of State House Democrats say putting food stamp recipients through an asset test would be ...
14 years ago
Delaware lawmakers propose easier access for cancer treatment drugs
Advocates for cancer patients in Delaware are hoping lawmakers will take action to address a wide disparity in the costs of life-saving t ...
14 years ago
Pa. Senate approves law requiring more space for passing bikes
Nothing like the feel of a car’s exhaust as it brushes past your bicycle. It’s a feeling most cyclists would like to a ...
14 years ago
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs takes shape in Pa.
A former chief of the legislation unit at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office will head Pennsylvania’s newest cabinet ...
14 years ago
Delaware permanently bans designer drugs known as “bath salts”
Much to the relief of Delaware’s police officers and emergency room workers, a ban on synthetic drugs called “bath salts̶ ...
14 years ago
New era begins for Philadelphia Orchestra
Thus, the Yannick era begins. The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced its 2012-2013 season, the inaugural season for its highly a ...
14 years ago
St. Hubert’s holds early morning rally following closure appeal
Following Wednesday’s appeal hearing with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, St. Hubert’s High School will hold an early mornin ...
14 years ago
Christie backs plan to reorganize N.J. med schools
A plan to revamp medical education in New Jersey has the backing of Gov. Chris Christie. The panel recommends reorganizing the Uni ...
14 years ago
Sweeney plans legislation to clean up polluted N.J. properties
Under legislation proposed by Senate President Stephen Sweeney, New Jersey companies that need to clean up their properties will have to ...
14 years ago
Police search for suspect in East Falls armed robbery
Philadelphia police continue to search for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred last week in the East Falls section of the city. ...
14 years ago
Rock band Live investing in $10 million York City renovation project
Hey, remember Live? The band was big in the ’90s, and while the members’ latest project has musical ties, it’s j ...
14 years ago
Other Pa. school districts join Chester Upland on financial brink
It’s already been a difficult and tense year for the teachers and students at the Chester Upland School District. Education advoca ...
14 years ago
Cindy Bass: Can Parks and Rec Dept. be used to benefit schools?
(Slideshow: Tour of Cindy Bass’ Council office in Philadelphia City Hall) Newly elected Philadelphia Coun ...
14 years ago
Report: Pa. could do a better job at getting rid of bad teachers
Send your kid to school in Pennsylvania and you’re likely to find well-prepared special ed, middle school and elementary reading te ...
14 years ago
Delaware National Guard service is a family affair
A junior at Caesar Rodney is the fourth generation of his family to enlist in the Delaware National Guard. ...
14 years ago