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Destined for veto, marriage equality bill passes in N.J.
Although it faces a certain veto, a bill legalizing gay marriage in New Jersey won approval in the Assembly by a vote of 42-33. Ad ...
14 years ago
Santorum surge linked to Super PAC prevalence
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum’s underfunded campaign is posing a challenge to Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney. ...
14 years ago
Shutdowns could mean a loss of 15,000 jobs beyond refineries
Ripple effects from the closing of three Philadelphia-area refineries could result in the loss of 15,000 jobs. The three refinerie ...
14 years ago
Electricity deregulation cuts tax revenue in Pa.
Call it a parting gift of electricity deregulation. A little-known Pennsylvania tax is seeing a shortfall for the second year in a ...
14 years ago
Does Christie’s vow to veto gay marriage legislation have political motivation?
The governor’s promise of a veto may have political motivations, according to NewsWorks blogger Dick Polman. Polman writes t ...
14 years ago
St. Hubert girls high school and 48 others wait on appeals to stay open
Catholic schools across the Philadelphia area are waiting for some big news. On Friday, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will announ ...
14 years ago
Leftover grant money funds biking signs in Philly
Philadelphia has found a way put leftover grant money toward signs for cyclists. By the end of March, the city will have installed ...
14 years ago
LCB wants to update operation with longer hours, lottery ticket sales
Pennsylvania lawmakers are holding the privatization of the state’s wine and liquor stores at arm’s length as they discuss wa ...
14 years ago