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FIT Kids bill pushes to get children moving
Congressmen Bob Brady, D-Pa., Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., and Donald Payne, D-N.J., are among the lawmakers who have added their support to a bil ...
14 years ago
Having trouble calling about your Philadelphia taxes? You’re not alone
The Philadelphia Revenue Department’s official number for questions about paying your taxes is always busy. Does the city want yo ...
14 years ago
Hazing rituals are not rites of passage
So here’s a quick and grisly quiz, culled from America’s recent college sports scandals. What merits harsher repercussions, k ...
14 years ago
Swaps cost Philadelphia, school district $331 million
As a new report shows the cost of interest rate swaps to the city of Philadelphia and the school district, public interest groups are urg ...
14 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court will allow live broadcast of redistricting hearing
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is allowing live broadcast of next week’s hearing on appeals regarding the newly drawn district li ...
14 years ago
Kraft announces layoffs throughout U.S. and Canada
As Kraft splits its business into separate deli and snack entities, the company will lay off as many as 1,600 people. Cuts are exp ...
14 years ago
Pa. lawmakers urged to try again on drilling impact fee
Environmental advocates are calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to start over on legislation that would establish an impact fee on natural ...
14 years ago
Christie calls for income tax cut, education improvements in N.J.
Gov. Chris Christie delivered his State of the State address to the New Jersey Legislature Tuesday. In his State of the State add ...
14 years ago
Wikipedia will go dark in protest of online piracy legislation
Students, know-it-alls and time-killers alike, take notice. ...
14 years ago
Christie signs bill to allow home delivery of wine
New Jersey residents can now have wines from state vineyards and small out-of-state wineries sent directly to their homes. They ha ...
14 years ago
Revel Casino could ban casino-floor smoking, pave the way for other casinos
Revel Casino officials haven’t said a word, but Smoke-Free Gaming of America says the new Atlantic City gaming facility plans to ba ...
14 years ago
DUI charges reinstated against Pa. state Rep. Cherelle Parker
A Philadelphia judge today ruled to reinstate all DUI charges against state Rep. Cherelle Parker ...
14 years ago
Consulting company wants to develop Landsale’s brand
Who would have thought such a thing as a “city branding specialist” exists. But apparently it does, and the North Star ...
14 years ago
MLK Day is ‘not just a day off from work’ for volunteers at First Presbyterian
From his position at the pulpit, Reverend Kevin Porter reminds the congregation that any worthwhile accomplishment is the end result of m ...
14 years ago
School District cuts teacher transit benefit as part of budget constrictions
With all the cuts the School District of Philadelphia is making, the TransitCheck program isn’t the biggest or most impactful. ...
14 years ago