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Transit tax break falls, driving benefit goes up
It doesn’t seem like the most intuitive move right now: cutting incentives for public transit while raising the rewards for driving ...
14 years ago
It could be off to the races at some N.J. restaurants
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow wagers on horse races at some bars and restaurants. The legislatio ...
14 years ago
Philly’s new sheriff looks to the past to move office forward
Looking to Philadelphia’s past to staff his office, new Sheriff Jewell Williams has named Ben Hayllar as deputy for finance and acc ...
14 years ago
Arlen Specter on presidential politics, putting the Supreme Court on TV
When Arlen Specter arrived at our studio for an interview this afternoon, I was struck by how well he looked, and how well-dressed, in a ...
14 years ago
Assembly may take up N.J. standards for sex offender residency
Time is running out for the New Jersey Assembly to set statewide guidelines on where sex offenders can live. The legislation would ...
14 years ago
Family and friends mourn the loss of East Falls bar owner Billy Murphy
Foggy glass at the entrance to Billy Murphy’s Irish ...
14 years ago
Very cold wind chill Weds a.m.
The National Weather Service predicts will chill temperatures in the single digits Weds morning. The early morning low will be 17 degrees ...
14 years ago
Pa. State Police investigate 500 crashes over New Year’s
State Police say driving under the influence was a problem on Pennsylvania’s roads over the New Year’s holiday. Betwee ...
14 years ago
Delaware company makes its mark in Homeland Security
A central Delaware manufacturer that became well known as the maker of space suits for NASA astronauts is now involved in several project ...
14 years ago
Roy Halladay helps rescue boy bitten by anaconda
Did you need another reason to love Roy Halladay? Because one trip to Brazil just turned the Phillies player into a hero. On a rec ...
14 years ago
Authorities seize $350,000 worth of counterfeit Winter Classic merchandise
The Winter Classic drew lots of attention to Philadelphia as the Flyers battled the Rangers in a game of outdoor hockey to kick off the n ...
14 years ago
Dreaming of a moss covered world
Before there were complicated plants like those that produce flowers and have vascular systems, moss was the only kind of plant growing o ...
14 years ago
Sister Mary Scullion is Inquirer’s 2011 Citizen of the Year
Everyone’s looking ahead, but let’s take one more glance back at 2011. ...
14 years ago
After Iowa: Are you paying attention?
Are you paying attention to the Iowa caucus? The New Hampshire primary? Looking ahead to primari ...
14 years ago
Annual ‘No pants subway ride’ is this Sunday
If you’re riding the subway Sunday afternoon, either wear nice underwear or avert your eyes. It’s the annual “No ...
14 years ago