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What does ‘illegal immigration’ really mean?
Whenever I come across a news article on immigration, I see a bunch of comments along the lines of “illegal immigrants are criminal ...
14 years ago
Kids with public insurance denied appointments, had longer waits
The number of children covered by public insurance is growing as the economy continues to flounder. In Chicago, research shows children c ...
14 years ago
To foil counterfeiters, Pa. adds hologram to driver’s licenses
Beginning this week, Pennsylvania driver’s licenses will feature a new one-of-a-kind security hologram. PennDOT officials sa ...
14 years ago
GOP raps N.J. Democrats on lame-duck agenda
Republican lawmakers say the lame-duck session of the New Jersey Legislature is missing the mark on reforms that would significantly help ...
14 years ago
Rapper Tommy Hill dies after being shot outside East Mt. Airy bar
Police tape, shattered glass and more than a dozen hastily-drawn chalk circles remained Monday morning in the Stenton Avenue parking lot ...
14 years ago
A weekly discussion of what’s new and interesting in astronomy with astronomer Derrick Pitts and WHYY FM’s Dave Heller every ...
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Corbetts open Governor’s Residence for holiday tours
You can tour the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence any old time, but this month’s tours include Christmas trees. First ...
14 years ago
Man will be formally arraigned for leaving car on SEPTA tracks
A Havertown man will appear in court Jan. 5 for a formal arraignment on the multiple reckless driving charges he faces. In October ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia looks to cut pensions for workers convicted under Megan’s Law
Philadelphia city workers who sexually abuse children could lose their pensions. Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown& ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia may cut permit fees for solar projects
A Philadelphia City Council Committee has approved a break for those who want to install solar energy. The bill if approved ...
14 years ago
PennDOT evicts post-Occupy homeless encampment in Port Richmond
As the city geared up to evict Occupy Philly from Dilworth Plaza, several homeless people moved onward, setting up Camp Liberty in Port R ...
14 years ago
Wilmington Hospital transformation gets $1.3-million boost
Wilmington Hospital is not just being expanded – it’s being “transformed,” according to Christiana Care, which ha ...
14 years ago
New Jersey to benefit from DRPA’s unspent economic development funds
Transity agencies might not be so thrilled, but New Jersey is getting some love from the Delaware River Port Authority. The DRPA h ...
14 years ago
Penn grads’ petition: Let’s change the university’s name
Two University of Pennsylvania grads, unhappy their Ivy League school has been confused with the ...
14 years ago