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Wilmington mayor, City Council at odds over budget
The back-and-forth continues. First, Wilmington Mayor Jim Baker proposed a budget. Then City Council proposed its own in response. Now Ba ...
14 years ago
PHA chief assures public of “fundamental restructuring” after federal suit
There will be a “fundamental restructuring” of the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s nonprofit tenant organization in or ...
14 years ago
“The pestilent breath of faction”
Every once in awhile, it’s fun to monitor the hot air that blows ceaselessly through the Cave of Winds.Nearly one century ago, a wi ...
14 years ago
Question of weight becomes important as Republicans urge Christie to run in 2012
It’s been nearly one hundred years since William Howard Taft threw his considerable weight around the White House. So, the time has ...
14 years ago
Chester prisoner escapes hospital using helicopter landing pad
Drakkar Green may be injured and wanted by police, but the man knows a good escape route when he sees one. Police in Chester are hunting ...
14 years ago
Quakertown man arrested for illegally recording public works conversation
Loose boards, splintering wood and rusting nails have Nick Scott in trouble with the law. The Quakertown playground activist turne ...
14 years ago
State union workers don arm bands to protest New Jersey benefits changes
Unionized state workers in New Jersey are wearing their thoughts on their sleeves, now that they’re donning arm bands to protest pr ...
14 years ago
Questions that need answering before the end of the world
The rapture came and went. Or, more accurately, ...
14 years ago
Transportation for America looks into the reasons for pedestrian fatalities
Pedestrians and bikers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area can breathe a sigh of relief. While the streets may not be as safe as t ...
14 years ago
Memorial Day travel predictions unchanged from 2010
Expect plenty of company this Memorial Day weekend if you’re hitting the highways, AAA predicts another busy holiday despite ...
14 years ago
Death penalty sought for man accused of rape and murder of Souderton girl
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman announced yesterday that she will seek the death penalty for 24-year-old James Lee ...
14 years ago
Funding on the line for local school districts, Fumo lawyers prepare for another day in court
Good morning, Feeders! Red Cross blood drive workers are on strike and we’re waiting on some decisions about school funding in Phil ...
14 years ago
Philadelphia City Council to hear School District budget today
Update: The hearing has begun. You can watch it live through the City Council ...
14 years ago
Biden considers 2016 presidential run
Think it’s too early to start focusing on the 2012 presidential race? Then you’re not going to like what came out of Joe Bide ...
14 years ago
Doctors group targets unnecessary screenings
The National Physicians Alliance Monday published recommendations on how to improve primary care while cutting costs. The guideli ...
14 years ago