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Public meeting today on proposed Electoral College changes

Pennsylvania’s Senate State Government Committee will hold a public meeting today on Republicans’ proposal to change the Elec ...

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Former Philadelphia police inspector seeks probation for extortion

Carlo “Danny” Castro will ask a federal judge to keep him out of prison today. The 48-year-old Castro faces about a th ...

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Christie: ‘Not my time’ to run for president

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie announced this afternoon he won’t enter the 2012 presidential race, saying, “now is not my time. ...

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Part one of two. This fall, WHYY is hosting a series of parenting seminars, moderated by behavioral health reporter Maiken Sc ...

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For years I’ve been a home subscriber to the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, and New York Times. I’m ...

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NW Philly venues participate in open studio tours

Hundreds of artists west of Broad Street opened their studio doors to the public this weekend as part of the annual Philadelphia Open Stu ...

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Pa. weighs cuts to ‘prevailing wage’ for public works

Pennsylvania House lawmakers are debating proposals that opponents say would mean lower wages to construction workers hired for public wo ...

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