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In light of case against kin, Pa. high court justice urged to step down
A court reform group says the Pennsylvania Supreme Court shouldn’t let a judge under investigation serve on the bench. State ...
14 years ago
Appeals filed over fractured towns in Pa. redistricting plan
Opponents have filed at least 11 appeals to the Pennsylvania legislative redistricting plan. Many of the appeals take aim at the number o ...
14 years ago
Philly-area companies band together for better health care
Area doctors have a society; there’s a group to represent the interests of hospitals; even public health researchers have an associ ...
14 years ago
With the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s in full gear, WHYY’s Mary Wilson took a walk through the complex to get a feel for the coun ...
14 years ago
Sussex County Council prayer tradition challenged in court
For more than four decades, Sussex County Council has opened its meetings with the Lord’s Prayer. A judge is reviewing a chal ...
14 years ago
N.J. officials confront human trafficking
Law-enforcement officials say human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that is occurring in New Jersey. A survivor descri ...
14 years ago
Cookies recalled for undeclared milk and egg ingredients
They might be sugar-free, but the Safeway Snack Artist Sugar Free Bite-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies have milk and eggs in them, which pos ...
14 years ago
Record amount of cocaine seized at Philadelphia International Airport
In case you were wondering what 130 lbs. of cocaine looks like, see the photo above. It’s believed to be the largest Customs ...
14 years ago
Camden ordinance could cut spending on insurance costs
Camden took a step toward saving Tuesday night when the city council introduced an insurance pricing ordinance. The Best Price Ins ...
14 years ago
Butkovitz criticizes plan for food stamp asset test
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has found a foe in Alan Butkovitz. The Philadelphia City Controll wants the DPW to r ...
14 years ago
Here are two authors we think will make a splash in 2012. Susan Cain The first book, submitted by Carolyn ...
14 years ago
Ford recalls 490,000 vehicles for fire, power defects
Ford Motor Co. is recalling some of its SUVs and minivans in order to fix defects that could result in fire or power loss. About 4 ...
14 years ago