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Postal Service wants to fire workers caught drinking on the job
In a not surprising turn of events, the United States Postal Service has filed for the removal of Rudy Gray and Melvin Ingram. You may re
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SNAP wants church’s ‘victim assistance’ workers dismissed
The archbishop of Philadelphia has suspended 21 priests accused of sexually abusing children, and expressed sadness for victims. Bu
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13 years ago
Teachers Union heads to court to defend Hope Moffett
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan is in court today to defend Hope Moffett. Moffett faces termination from the S
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13 years ago
Contract talks between the New Jersey and the largest union representing the state’s public employees will begin Friday.
The
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13 years ago
Watching, waiting and prepping
Low lying communities in the region are preparing for flooding. The key is how much rain can the already saturated ground absorb.
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13 years ago
Group asks Rigali to fire victims assistance coordinators
SNAP is asking for more action from Cardinal Justin Rigali. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests wrote a letter to Rigali tod
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13 years ago
E. coli-tainted beef shipped to Pennsylvania from Kansas
Check your freezers. Beef shipped from Kansas to several other states, including Pennsylvania, has been recalled for E. coli.
Mor
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AstraZeneca to pay $68.5 million over marketing of Seroquel
The pharmaceutical giant has agreed not to promote Seroquel for “off-label” uses which have not been approved by the FDA.
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13 years ago
Neglected properties a thin barrier for neighbors, drug users
What’s it like to live next to an all-but-forgotten property? Neighbors on the 300-block of Tusculum Street in Kensington say their
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13 years ago
Legislation takes state aid from New Jersey towns who don’t share services
It’s like Stephen Sweeney thinks local governments are run by a bunch of babies or something…
The New Jersey Senate Pr
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13 years ago
Philly weighs student-led prayer in public schools
Philadelphia City Council intends to hold hearings on facilitating student-led prayer in the public schools.
Councilwoman Jannie B
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A flood warning is in effect in Delaware for the Christina River at Cooch’s Bridge until late tonight or until the warning is cance
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13 years ago
Flooding rains moving into Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Because it’s March and there’s no more snow (we had a deal, Phil),
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13 years ago
U.S. unable to aid Libya because of Afghan, Iraq wars
The great debate these days seems to be whether and how to aid the rebellious people of Libya in their efforts to overthrow their dictato
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13 years ago