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N.J. bill would require teens stay in school until 18
New Jersey teenagers would have to stay in school until they’re 18 under a bill going before a state Senate committee. State ...
14 years ago
Public viewing set for Cardinal Bevilacqua
The public viewing is set for the former spiritual leader of Philadelphia’s 1.5 million Catholics. The viewing is scheduled ...
14 years ago
I’m an atheist who nurtures orthodox Jewish kids
The suburban library where I work is near an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, which means that when I walk to work on Saturday, the sidewalk is ...
14 years ago
Legal bandit signs could be a nightmare on Broad Street
In this week’s podcast, reporter Doron Taussig has a horrible nightmare … that might come true! He dreams that bandit ...
14 years ago
For Philly dropouts, the math is simple, but brutal: No diploma, zero jobs
A sluggish economy has made finding work difficult for people from all walks of life. Nationally, the ...
14 years ago
Their decisions were unanimous. Members of the Manayunk Neighborhood Council agreed last week to oppose two proposals recently put ...
14 years ago
Books are a hit at the African-American Children’s Book Fair
Word is that books are on their way out, but the Saturday crowd at the Community College of Philadelphia would beg to differ! I war ...
14 years ago
Clashing rights create tough call for Obama
Does Barack Obama hate the Catholic Church? I seriously doubt that. But there’s no doubt that the shepherds of the Ca ...
14 years ago