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Union announces tentative agreement for Philadelphia school workers
Pending a vote by members, 32BJ SEIU District 1201 has reached an agreement for Philadelphia school workers. The tentative deal wo ...
15 years ago
Philadelphia experts say donations slow for Africa relief
As 12 million people suffer through the worsening famine in the horn of Africa, more than 29,000 children have starved to death in the la ...
15 years ago
No growth in Philadelphia’s commercial recycling rates
Philadelphia’s commercial recycling rate is about 35 to 40 percent. That may sound impressive to some, but it falls short of ...
15 years ago
Legislators want death benefits for natural gas responders following PGW worker’s death
Legislation being introduced today by Philadelphia and Pennsylvania lawmakers would provide death benefits to the family of Mark Keeley, ...
15 years ago
250-mile walk for peace cuts through Delaware
A 68-year-old Connecticut man is on a 250-mile mission to Ground Zero in New York City. Here’s the thing… he’s walk ...
15 years ago
Right on schedule, the Republican party has circulated an email assailing President Obama for “flying off to Martha’s Vineyar ...
15 years ago
Air Force Two to go on display in Delaware
After 39 years of ferrying Vice Presidents, and sometimes even Presidents and First Ladies, the VC-9 jet, often referred to as Air Force ...
15 years ago
It was announced this morning sports radio station WIP will begin simulcasting on 94.1FM, WYSP in its continued effort to compete with 97 ...
15 years ago
Flood warning in effect for parts of South Jersey
This is the last thing South Jersey needs. A flood warning has been issued for parts of the region until 6 p.m. and a flood advisory is i ...
15 years ago
Consol Energy sells half its Marcellus Shale interest to Texas company
A pending deal between Consol Energy and Noble Energy would mean the sale of half of Consol’s Marcellus Shale interest to Houston-b ...
15 years ago
Funeral service for local Navy SEAL, Philadelphia Folk Fest marks 50 years
Good morning, Feeders! The six teens facing charges for a flashmob attack on a man last month of Fourth Street are due in court today. Lo ...
15 years ago
Hearing today on Christie’s proposed energy plan
Democrats in the N.J. Legislature will hold a hearing today to review Gov. Chris Christie’s energy plan. The 10 a.m. hearing in Tom ...
15 years ago
County reaches deal with sheriffs
New Castle County’s Deputy Sheriffs agree to a two-year contract that includes a 2.5% pay cut, but a guarantee of no-layoffs. ...
15 years ago
Delaware legislators announce funding for infectious diseases prevention
Delaware legislators announced yesterday nearly $600,000 in funding to help the state’s Department of Health & Social Services ...
15 years ago
Will Philly’s proposed land-use law let the sun shine in?
Preserving sunshine and air is one of many lofty goals for Philadelphia’s new land use laws, which are entering the public-hearing ...
15 years ago