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In light of Ackerman buyout, Philly principals balk at concessions
Philadelphia School District principals have rejected a set of district-proposed contract concessions. Members of the principals u ...
15 years ago
New Jersey’s beaches ready for holiday crowds
Officials with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection say all of the state’s ocean beaches will be open Labor Day we ...
15 years ago
After guilty plea, Perzel apologizes to Pennsylvanians
Former Pennsylvania House Speaker John Perzel has pleaded guilty to eight charges of public corruption in a sweeping probe related to the ...
15 years ago
Federal help may be available for Pa. homeowners in danger of foreclosure
Housing advocates are urging Pennsylvanians who are behind on their mortgage payments to apply for assistance before a deadline next mont ...
15 years ago
Police search for Roxborough robbery suspect
Philadelphia Police are asking for help in identifying the suspect in the robbery of a Ridge Avenue bank on Tuesday. Police say an ...
15 years ago
Business group expects medical marijuana to be economic boon for N.J.
A business group says the start of New Jersey’s medical marijuana program will help stimulate the state’s economy. Tho ...
15 years ago
On the day a sleazy pol falls, here’s to working journalists
When people complain about journalists, they’re usually thinking of TV personalities, like Keith Olbermann, Rachel Maddow, Bill O ...
15 years ago
District Attorney’s office files sexual assault charges against Philadelphia Police officer
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has filed charges against a police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in his pat ...
15 years ago
Electric power back for most in N.J.
Utility crews have restored electric service to hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents. However, more than 160,000 people are stil ...
15 years ago
No November vote for Ocean City BYOB
Proponents of a move to allow BYOB restaurants in Ocean City, N.J., are saying nevermind. They have withdrawn a petition that woul ...
15 years ago
PECO: Outage numbers down to 6,500
Power is slowly coming back to the Philadelphia area, as PECO works to restore service to the last 6,500 customers. As of 11 a.m., 8,000 ...
15 years ago
Comcast offers low-cost Internet and computers
Tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area households could get low-cost computers and Internet service under a new program from Comcast. ...
15 years ago