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Pa. lawmakers anxious over school district numbers in budget plan
Gov. Tom Corbett is scheduled to outline his budget proposal Tuesday before a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. L ...
15 years ago
Area Catholics react to call for action on birth control policy
Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are asking the faithful to speak out against a federal policy that will require ...
15 years ago
Phillies games to be broadcast on FM, AM radio
The Phillies are coming to FM radio. Don’t worry, AM lovers; they’ll still be there, too. Pre-, regular and post-seaso ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia man aims to break ocean-rowing world record
Think driving across the Delaware at rush hour is tough? Try paddling across the Atlantic in the middle of winter — in a rowboat. ...
15 years ago
Public mourning period begins for Bevilacqua
A week after the death of retired Philadelphia Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, public mourning for the Catholic leader will begin. Be ...
15 years ago
N.J. considers allowing victims of domestic violence to monitor offenders
A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation intended to help protect victims of domestic violence. The bill would all ...
15 years ago
Casey offers bill to streamline medical-device approvals
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John McCain have introduced legislation aimed at streamlining the approval process for medical devices. U ...
15 years ago
With Giants’ Super Bowl win, Lombardi Trophy returns home
When the Patriots failed to pull off that Hail Mary last night, Giants fans erupted in victory. Down came the confetti and out came the L ...
15 years ago
N.J. Senate panel hears more on university consolidation plan
Recommendations to reorganize medical education met with some support and some criticism in a New Jersey Senate committee hearing Monday. ...
15 years ago
Entries due Feb. 29 for annual Philly Chili Bowl
Chili cookers will throw it down in March, but anyone who thinks they’ve got the best chili recipe in encouraged to enter the ...
15 years ago
Earlier abuse claims to be allowed at priest trial
The judge overseeing a child sex-abuse case involving three Roman Catholic priests in Philadelphia will allow prosecutors to reference a ...
15 years ago
Another Delaware teacher accused of sex with student
Delaware State Police say the teacher’s relationship with the 17-year-old female Glasgow High School student started at the beginni ...
15 years ago
Camden calls on surrounding towns to take care of homeless
Camden is sending a message to surrounding towns: Take care of your own homeless. Mayor Dana Redd believes the city alre ...
15 years ago
Following corruption conviction, DeWeese refuses to resign Pa. seat
Former Pennsylvania House Speaker Bill DeWeese says he will not resign following his conviction Monday on five counts of corruption in th ...
15 years ago
Tebow not ruling out a run for office
Is Tim Tebow’s next move political? The Denver Broncos quarterback has become known for his infusion of faith into football, ...
15 years ago