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Mormons’ candidacies a fresh test of voter biases
The buzz over two Mormons running for president raises again the question of when a candidate’s religious identity harms rather tha ...
15 years ago
Pa. Senate Republicans back Santorum’s presidential bid
Pennsylvania’s Senate Republicans are sounding their support for the state’s former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum in the presidenti ...
15 years ago
N.J. steps in to help businesses hard hit by Irene
New Jersey is taking action to help businesses recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The New Jersey Economic Developm ...
15 years ago
New policies trigger sticker shock six months after end of Pa. low-cost insurance
In the six months since Pennsylvania ended its adultBasic health insurance program for low-income residents, fewer than half of the enrol ...
15 years ago
Penn-Jersey blood drive workers threaten another strike
American Red Cross blood collection workers in Southeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey have filed a notice of their intent to strike Sept. ...
15 years ago
N.J. set to begin redrawing congressional districts
The 13-member commission that will redraw New Jersey’s congressional districts has started work. Because the population in o ...
15 years ago
New high school signals fresh start for Philly schools, officials say
The first day of school in Philadelphia Tuesday included the ribbon cutting to the brand-new, $66 million West Philadelphia High School.< ...
15 years ago
Philly archdiocese high school teachers on strike
High school teachers in the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia have hit the picket lines. The teachers voted overwhelmingly Tues ...
15 years ago
Three-time “Roxborough robber” still on the loose
Strike three and the “Roxborough robber” is still out – on city streets. Within five days, three banks on Ridge Avenue ...
15 years ago
First phase of Philly Live! to create 500 construction jobs
The first phase in a grand plan for an entertainment district near Philadelphia’s stadiums is expected to open in the spring and cr ...
15 years ago